In response to rising energy demand and the persistent power outages recorded in the country’s southeast, Mexico has reached an agreement with the Turkish company Karpowership to install a floating power generation plant. This facility will operate off the Yucatán Peninsula to bolster the electricity supply in Quintana Roo and other states within the region.
The agreement was signed by the National Energy Control Center (CENACE) and entails the arrival of a “Powership”—a vessel outfitted as a power plant capable of generating up to 250 megawatts of electricity. The project also includes a specialized vessel for the storage and supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the fuel that will power the maritime plant.
Authorities explained that this measure will provide backup support to the national power grid during periods of peak demand—particularly during spells of extreme heat, when the use of air conditioning and electrical appliances significantly drives up energy consumption in tourist destinations and urban areas.
In recent years, cities such as Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum have experienced power outages, voltage fluctuations, and supply disruptions, affecting homes, businesses, hotels, and tourism-related activities. Experts have warned that Quintana Roo’s rapid population growth and tourism expansion have placed increasing strain on the region’s electrical infrastructure.
According to the 2024–2038 National Electric System Development Program, the Yucatán Peninsula is projected to experience the highest growth in electricity consumption of any region in Mexico over the coming years. Karpowership announced that the vessels are scheduled to arrive in the country within the coming weeks, as technical and regulatory procedures to commence operations continue to move forward.
Source: quintanaroo.quadratin
