Nuclear in Nunavut — The story of Russia’s floating reactor

BUSINESS  JUN 24, 2026 – 9:30 AM EDT Nuclear in Nunavut — The story of Russia’s floating reactor Part 2 | Moving power plants by sea could be easiest route to North, say experts The Akademik Lomonosov is a floating nuclear reactor that sits offshore from Pevek, Russia. It has been generating power since 2019. (Photo courtesy of Rosatom) By Randi Beers This is the second article in a four-part series exploring how advancements in nuclear technology might impact Nunavut. Floating offshore from the community of Pevek on Russia’s Arctic coast is a small nuclear reactor, one of only two of t…