MAN Energy to expand Karpowership fleet by 1000MW
Pamela Largue
Posted on: 12 January 2024
Karpowership has ordered 48 dual-fuel engines from MAN Energy Solutions for its fleet of power plant ships.
Karpowership has ordered 48 dual-fuel engines from MAN Energy Solutions for its fleet of power plant ships.
The order will expand Karpowership's fleet by 1000MW.
MAN Energy will supply 18V51/60DF dual-fuel engines with a mechanical output of 20.7MW each, as well as the necessary control systems and electromechanical equipment.
According to Alexander Stöckler of MAN Energy Solutions, they have increased the engine output from 19MW to almost 21MW, "which will make the upcoming powerships even more effective”.
Stefan Eefting, head of MAN PrimeServ Germany, added: “Karpowership not only places high demands on the quality of the engines, but also on the services and expertise in the area of maintenance and after-sales.
"In recent years, we have been able to increase the availability of the engines in Karpowership's existing fleet to 98% with our services. This overall package of efficient and powerful engines combined with high service quality has once again convinced the customer to rely on us.”
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The contract is the latest between the two companies, which have been working together since 2009.
Karpowership and MAN Energy Solutions partner on newbuild projects, as well as the modernisation of existing fleets. MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions, is currently converting four barges with a total of 32 engines to dual-fuel operation.
The newbuilds equipped with MAN engines will also be deployed globally to provide power where it's needed most.
Tilman Tütken, vice president strategic projects, power, at MAN Energy Solutions added: “Powerships stand for flexibility. After all, the floating power plants bring electrical energy to where it is urgently needed and help to alleviate urgent energy shortages.
"The Powerships will be deployed in various regions of Asia, South and Central America and Africa.”
Karpowership's active fleet currently comprises a total of 36 Powerships with a total capacity of 6,000MW.
