Türkiye’s Karpowership in talks to supply electricity to post-Assad Syria

Türkiye’s Karpowership, the operator of floating power plants, is being evaluated as a potential supplier of electricity to Syria, following the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces after a 13-year civil war, according to Reuters.

Key details

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Türkiye’s Karpowership

• Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized Türkiye’s readiness to export electricity to Syria through its grid or via power ships stationed at Syrian ports.

Why it matters

• Electricity supply is vital for stabilizing Syria under its new interim government.
• Türkiye’s involvement positions it as a critical partner in shaping Syria’s post-conflict recovery and governance.

How it works

• Powerships, operated by Karpowership, are floating power plants capable of anchoring at ports to deliver electricity.
• The largest power ships have a capacity of 470 MW, covering more than 10% of Syria’s estimated power needs.
• Ports must have sufficient transmission infrastructure to connect the vessels to the national grid.

Bigger picture

• Karpowership currently supplies electricity to 12 countries across Africa and South America.
• Ongoing talks between Türkiye and Syria’s interim leadership underscore Türkiye’s strategic role in the region’s rebuilding efforts.

Türkiye’s proactive approach to aiding Syria highlights its intent to stabilize its neighbor while addressing its own geopolitical and economic priorities.