ISTANBUL, Türkiye, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Karpowership has reached another milestone in the expansion of its global fleet with the commencement of construction on its new "Sea Lion" class Powerships. A steel-cutting ceremony at the HSG Sungdong shipyard in South Korea marked the start of construction on four next-generation Powerships, reinforcing the company's commitment to meeting growing global demand for fast, flexible and reliable power solutions.
The ceremony was attended by Osman Murat Karadeniz, Founding Partner and Executive Board Member, Orhan Remzi Karadeniz, Founding Partner and CEO, together with senior executives from Karpowership.
Designed to meet the evolving energy needs of countries requiring dependable electricity quickly, the Sea Lion class represents a new generation of Powership technology. Each vessel will deliver 300 MW of installed capacity and feature three high-efficiency gas turbines operating in a combined-cycle configuration, providing greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions than conventional, land-based thermal power generation.
At 136 metres in length with a shallow 4.5 metre draft, the Sea Lion class has been engineered for rapid deployment across a wide range of coastal locations. The four vessels are scheduled for delivery on a rolling basis between January and May 2028.
Powerships are floating power plants equipped with multi-fuel generation systems and integrated onboard substations that allow them to connect directly to national electricity grids. Thanks to their plug-and-play design, they can begin supplying electricity in less than 30 days where the necessary grid infrastructure is available, providing countries with a fast and flexible solution to address power shortages, strengthen energy security and support economic growth.
The Sea Lion class joins Karpowership's existing fleet of Khan, Orca, Shark, Mermaid, Seal and Whale class Powerships, which range in capacity from 30 MW to 600 MW. Together, they provide one of the world's most versatile floating power fleets, capable of serving a broad range of electricity requirements across multiple markets.
About Karpowership
Karpowership is a global energy company with more than 25 years of experience delivering fast, flexible and reliable power solutions. As the owner and operator of the world's only Powership fleet, Karpowership delivers over 8,000 MW of capacity through 45 Powerships, supported by land-based and renewable assets. Karpowership also manages the full LNG value chain, including LNG procurement, offshore storage, regasification, liquefaction and ship-to-ship transfer, supported by a fleet of 11 LNG vessels.
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Karpowership Expands Global Fleet with New 300 MW "Sea Lion" Class Powerships
Karpowership Expands Global Fleet with New 300 MW "Sea Lion" Class Powerships
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor's Education Group (TEG) has developed a strategic partnership in SenTia School, a leading K–12 institution in Vietnam, as part of its continued expansion of its regional education footprint.
The partnership strengthens TEG's growing K–12 portfolio and reinforces its long-term commitment to delivering high-quality, future-focused education across Asia. SenTia School will continue to offer the Vietnamese national curriculum as its foundation, supported by bilingual education and internationally benchmarked programmes aligned with its philosophy of Happy Growing and its positioning of "Vietnamese Identity, International Quality".
Widely recognised for its innovative approach to learning environments, SenTia School is also home to an award-winning eco-conscious campus. The Hanoi campus received the prestigious Best Educational Design Award at the World Architecture Festival as well as the National Architecture Award. Purposefully designed within a high-density urban setting, the campus features a dynamic layout that maximises natural light and cross-ventilation across classrooms.
British University Vietnam (BUV), which is a member of Taylor's Education Group, will play a key role in supporting SenTia's academic enhancement. As the first and only university in Vietnam to receive QAA university-wide accreditation, BUV will contribute its academic expertise and quality assurance frameworks to strengthen both SenTia's Vietnamese national curriculum delivery and its Oxford International Programme.
As part of Taylor's Education Group, SenTia students will benefit from wider regional exposure through student mobility programmes, leadership development initiatives, and collaborative learning opportunities across TEG's education network in Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Teachers will gain access to professional development opportunities, academic benchmarking, and best-practice sharing across the Group.
SenTia students will also have progression opportunities into Taylor's College and Taylor's University Malaysia, British University Vietnam, and BUV's network of British and international university partners.
Dato' Loy Teik Ngan, Executive Chairman of Taylor's Education Group, said:
"We believe quality education must always be delivered with both rigour and heart, creating environments where every student feels supported, inspired, and empowered to thrive. With SenTia joining the Group alongside British University Vietnam, we are strengthening an integrated K–12 to university pathway that enables Vietnamese students to progress with confidence, grounded in local identity and prepared for global opportunities."
Ms Tran Nhat Minh, Founder of SenTia School, said:
"This partnership marks an important milestone in SenTia's development. Our dedication to Vietnamese values and the national curriculum remains unchanged. With the support of Taylor's Education Group and British University Vietnam, we can expand the academic and developmental pathways available to our students while keeping their Vietnamese identity at the centre of their educational journey."
About Taylor's Education Group (TEG):
Taylor's Education Group (TEG) is one of Southeast Asia's most trusted names in private education, with a legacy spanning more than five decades. With a strong presence across Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, TEG has grown into a dynamic regional education ecosystem spanning K–12 and higher education, serving more than 35,000 students annually and a thriving alumni network of over 100,000 across the region.
Today, TEG's portfolio comprises 11 premier institutions, including Australian International School Malaysia, Garden International School, Lexel International School, Nexus International Schools, Taylor's International Schools, British University Vietnam, Taylor's College, and Taylor's University.
Recent additions, including SenTia School, Vietnam, further reflect TEG's commitment to democratising access to high-quality, future-ready education. Through its regional network, students benefit from world-class academic standards, strong industry linkages, and clear progression pathways across the Group's institutions, preparing them to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
About SenTia School:
SenTia School combines the Vietnamese national curriculum with the Oxford International Curriculum through its bilingual program. Guided by its philosophy of "Happy Growing," its 4Cs values, and its deep commitment to Vietnamese identity, SenTia prepares students to thrive as global citizens while staying rooted in Vietnamese traditions.
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Taylor's Education Group Backs Hanoi's SenTia School in Strategic Move to Expand K-12 Portfolio
