Karpowership, the global leader in floating power solutions, has announced a significant reduction in its electricity supply to Sierra Leone due to more than two years of unpaid capacity fees and six months of outstanding fuel payments by the government.

Since beginning operations in Sierra Leone in 2018, Karpowership says it has worked to provide reliable power even during economic challenges.

However, the company now says it can no longer sustain operations without financial intervention and has reduced its generation from 50 megawatts to 6 megawatts—enough to maintain critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and water facilities.

In January 2025, government officials and Karpowership representatives met in Istanbul and agreed on a payment plan to address the growing arrears. Despite official endorsements, the plan was not honored, and payment delays continued, prompting the company to issue a suspension notice on 28 May 2025 requesting immediate partial settlement of the debt.

Karpowership says it remains committed to Sierra Leone’s energy future and is open to continued dialogue with the government to find a sustainable solution.