Four Years in the Making: Africa''s First LNG-To-Power Project up
On April 29, 2025, a floating power plant operated by Türkiye''s Karpowership began generating electricity using liquefied natural gas (LNG) off the coast of Dakar, Senegal.
National utility Senelec partnered with Turkish energy firm Karpowership to begin generating electricity offshore Dakar using an innovative floating system. The project utilizes a floating storage and regasification unit to supply LNG to Karpowership's KPS 10 powership, with power generation officially commencing on April 29.
With current installed capacity of 335 MW, Karpowership's floating power assets now account for approximately 25% of Senegal's total electricity supply, demonstrating the viability of innovative offshore power generation solutions. Source: energycapitalpower.com
Karpowership has since increased its capacity to 335MW, covering 25% of the nation's needs through its power barges at the Port of Dakar. In 2022, Karmol secured $71 million in funding from Japan Bank for International Cooperation and MUFG Bank to support the FSRU's operations.
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