The Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED) has unveiled a strategic move to address the Dominican Republic’s electricity challenges. A new 230 MW power generation barge, operated by Turkish firm Karpowership, has docked at the Port of Los Negros in Azua. This initiative comes in response to dwindling generation reserves caused by delays in the activation of new private power plants. Originally, a 65 MW barge was contracted, but CUED opted for a higher-capacity unit to bolster the national grid. The two-year agreement, set to expire in 2026, ensures backup power during maintenance or unexpected disruptions in the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI). CUED emphasized that the new barge is not an additional unit but a temporary replacement within the existing contract framework. This measure aims to avert power shortages and maintain uninterrupted electricity supply, safeguarding both consumers and the national economy.
Unified Council of EDEs clarifies replacement of power barge in Azua
