About

Emerald Nuclear Inc is US-based Gen-4 nuclear reactor and systems OEM focusing on the maritime industry.

Emerald Nuclear’s objective is to become a trusted partner to the maritime industry by delivering state-of-the-art nuclear-electric marine energy and propulsion systems, integrating reactor and power generation technologies seamlessly into vessel infrastructure and onboard systems. Our business model is marine electric energy as a service.

Emerald Nuclear Norway AS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerald Nuclear Inc. Emerald Nuclear Norway AS serves as the company’s market development and marine engineering entity, with offices located at the Norwegian Maritime Competence Center in Ålesund, Norway.

We are a member of the Maritime Blue Cluster in Norway: https://www.aakp.no/bluemaritimecluster

Mission Statement

To Transform the Maritime Industry with Nuclear Energy.

Company Leadership

Emerald Nuclear Leadership strives to deliver products and services that are above reproach. Please contact the Chief Executive Officer directly if you have any concerns about Emerald Nuclear products and services.

Mr. Wesley Deason

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Board Member

  • An Astro-Nuclear Engineer and expert in making nuclear reactors compact, high-performance, and safe
  • Previously held leading roles at Ultra Safe Nuclear, International Atomic Energy Agency, Center for Space Nuclear Research at Idaho National Laboratory, and Oregon State University

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Mr. Hallgeir Juliebø

Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Board Member

  • Business developer with decades of international experience from the Energy and ICT industries ​
  • Connected to a global network of investors, banks and government advisors

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Capt. Juan Orozco (Ret. USN)

Board Chairman

  • Previous Force Nuclear Propulsion Officer for the US Pacific Fleet
  • Previous Commander of 2 Navy vessels and Reactor Officer for aircraft carrier
  • Presently, Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton

Mr. L. Gene Kornegay

Board Member

  • Previous Country Manager for Noble Energy (acquired by Chevron)
  • Previous head of an energy start-up, Globex Energy Inc (acquired by Marathon Oil Corp.)
  • Previous President of Conoco Middle East Ltd. including involvement in uranium mining and production of yellow cake.

Mr. Charles (Chuck) Green III

Board Member

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Led numerous IPOs on NASDAQ, NYSE and LSE
  • Raised capital in excess of $10 billion
  • Founding CFO for Crown Castle International (first telecom infrastructure company)