Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Facing a critical electricity shortage that threatens tourism and industrial growth, the state government is exploring the installation of a Turkish floating power plant at the port of Calica.
Artemio Santos Santos, head of the Public Policy Cabinet, announced that the vessel would generate up to 250 megawatts using natural gas, serving as a strategic backup to meet rising energy demand.
Calica was chosen for its size and depth, which are ideal for operating combined-cycle floating plants. Santos said these units offer lower environmental impact and higher efficiency compared to traditional options.
The floating plant is seen as a quick, cost-effective solution to stabilize the grid while permanent infrastructure projects are developed.
Beyond the floating plant, the state is also researching ways to convert sargassum seaweed into biogas and even ethanol for jet fuel, aiming to prevent the algae from reaching beaches and harming tourism.
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