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HGP's proposal to repurpose retired naval reactors for data center power faces significant hurdles, including the use of weapons-grade uranium, lack of licensing pathways, and the need for extensive reconstruction to meet civilian safety standards. The project, estimated to cost between $1 million and $4 million per megawatt and taking a decade to complete, aims to incorporate a revenue share with the government and a decommissioning fund. Despite these challenges, the maritime cooling concept could offer reduced energy consumption compared to traditional land-based data centers.