CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Nov.2026, Words: 196) — A significant agreement has been reached between Venezuela’s state-owned electric company Corpoelec and Karpowership for the acquisition of 2 floating generation barges.
This strategic alliance aims to add 200 megawatts (MW) of power to the Zulia state electrical grid, ensuring an effective response to the energy demands of this western region, PDVSA announced on 8 Nov. 2026 in an official statement.
The alliance aims to prioritize regional infrastructure.
The measure will optimize the stability of the electricity supply, reduce service interruptions, and should significantly improve the quality of life and development of the people of Zulia, PDVSA said.
ABOUT KARPOWERSHIP
Karpowership is the owner, operator, and builder of the world’s only fleet of floating power plants, Powership, generating power across four continents with a total installed capacity of 8,500 MW.
The company’s powerships provide immediate access to sustainable and reliable electricity via our innovative turnkey solution.
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