Turkish Floating Power Plant "Erol Bey" Leaves Cuba After Months of Inactivity Due to Fuel Shortage

The Turkish floating power plant "Erol Bey" left the port of Havana on Monday, November 2, amid the severe energy crisis affecting Cuba and the prolonged blackouts impacting the city, according to the EFE agency.

The vessel, belonging to the Turkish company Karpowership, has an installed capacity of 63 MW and is designed to generate electricity and supply it directly to the power grid from the port. Local media report that the platform had not produced energy for months due to the fuel shortage that is also plaguing the country.

Of the seven floating power plants that the country once had, only one remains, the "Belgin Sultan," although it is mainly used for accommodation and logistical support, as it also cannot generate electricity with the scarce resources left.

These units began operating in the country in 2019 and contributed over 400 MW to the country's electrical system. In 2023, they represented approximately 23% of Cuba's electricity generation.

Photo: Karpowership