This study is devoted to the practical aspects of the operation of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) as a factor of the development of ports in the Arctic, where the use of traditional energy resources is hampered by the peculiarities of the location and climate. The first ever floating nuclear thermal power plant "Akademik Lomonosov" was put into operation on May 22, 2020. This is a unique low-power mobile NPP designed to supply electricity and heat to remote port cities, industrial enterprises, gas and oil platforms. "Akademik Lomonosov" and the subsequent generations of floating power units being developed by Russia are already exerting a serious influence on the development of the world nuclear energy market. The research is based on the analysis of scientific literature and regulatory legal acts on the general problems of the development of the Arctic, the Northern Sea Route and the prospects for the use of FNPPs to meet the energy needs of Arctic ports. As a result of the research, a SWOT - analysis of the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the operation of the FNPPs for the further development of the ports of the Arctic is presented. Based on the results of the discussion, it was concluded that the FNPPs provide Russia with unique opportunities and has excellent development prospects. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen safety measures in the operation of floating nuclear power plants.

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