Orhan Bey connection to electricity grid complete

The two Turkish ships will generate 270 MW

Karadeniz Powership Holding announced that the works to connect their second power barge, Orhan Bey, to the Jiyyeh power plant were finalized. The vessel is now ready to generate more than 82 megawatts (MW) of electricity.

The company said it conducted successful tests on generators and connections, and made sure they would be able to generate power with high efficiency.

The first vessel, Fatmagûl Sultan, is currently linked to the Zouk power plant, and has resumed production of 170 MW. Bad fuel had caused a breakdown of generators earlier.

The two ships combined should eventually generate some 270 MW. They will provide a partial alternative source of electricity while the two plants are rehabilitated over the next three years.