Russians have always been ahead of the world when it comes to developing nuclear technology. And now, they have decided to be the first to float nuclear power plant. Expected to hit the waters of the eastern coast by the end of 2012, this little project is the brainchild of a company known as O.P.K. As a matter of fact, this model will generate power for an important atmoic submarine base on the Kamchatka peninsula called Viluchinsk.

If this project is a success, then very soon O.P.K. shall develop a bunch more to power other cities in the country. We also hear that mining companies are especially interested in this research because floating nuclear reactors will be of a great aid when extracting oil and gas, and other valuable minerals in remote regions. The maneuverability will prove to be a real asset.

The power plant in reference is being shaped like a ship, spreading across 144 meters in length and 30 meters in width to accomodate two 35-megawatt reactors. The name that the makers have decided upon is KLT-40C. Concern Energoatom shall be the buyer of this one of its kind model for a huge 226.8 million Euros.

Via greeninc