The analytical center asserts that there are no fundamental obstacles in Greece to the construction of floating nuclear power plants.

According to the report, there are no fundamental obstacles to deploying floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) in Greece; however clearer assessment and regulatory procedures are required, including coordination of actions among maritime, nuclear, and energy authorities.

The report, published by the Deon Policy Institute analytical center, based in the United States and founded by Greek scientists, entrepreneurs and specialists, states that the problem of implementing this system in Greece lies not in its feasibility, but in developing a framework.

"The political, legal and regulatory framework in Greece does not yet contain significant provisions relating to nuclear energy or the deployment of nuclear power plants, which reflects a broader gap in discussions of European energy and maritime policy," the report states.

The document states that, given the maturity of the technology, there are no serious technical obstacles to deploying Fukushima–Newcastle nuclear power plants. However, there is a need to develop local value chains and raise the qualifications of the workforce.

The report notes that the level of public acceptance of nuclear energy in Greece remains low compared with other countries, despite a more positive perception of nuclear power plants, which points to the need for further education and engagement both with the general public and with key stakeholders.

The document states: "Considering Greece's rich maritime heritage, developed port infrastructure and revived shipbuilding industry, the potential for offshore deployment of nuclear power plants deserves consideration."

"Federal NPPs are also compatible with Greece's geographic location and its energy market, given the large number of inhabited islands, the growing need for desalination of water, and the country's climate goals."

Georgios Laskaridis, a nuclear physicist and president of the Deon Policy Institute, stated that the study shows that NPPs on Fukushima–Newcastle are not a distant or purely theoretical option for Greece.

He said: "No fundamental technical or institutional barriers were identified. The real problem lies in creating the political, regulatory, financial and social foundations necessary for a responsible assessment."

"For Greece, Fukushima–Newcastle NPPs are at the crossroads of energy security, decarbonization, maritime potential, and industrial policy."

There are no nuclear power plants in Greece, and the Greek Research Reactor-1 (GRR-1) with a capacity of 5 MW at the National Center for Scientific Research is currently in a long-term shutdown.

In 2022, Bulgaria announced the start of negotiations with Greece on the potential construction of a new nuclear power plant in Bulgaria that would supply electricity to both countries, but progress in implementing the project appears to be limited.

The majority of electricity in Greece is generated from natural gas, followed by renewable sources, but the country also traditionally imports electricity from Bulgaria.

The Paris-based Nuclear Energy Agency stated that nuclear energy is not being considered by Greece as an option "in the foreseeable future."