Olkaria V geothermal power plant, Kenya
Name and Location
Olkaria V geothermal power plant, Kenya.
Client
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen).
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 140 MW geothermal power plant, a steam gathering system, a transmission line and substation, in Olkaria.
The project will add to the already existing geothermal power plants in Olkaria, which have an installed capacity of 513.4 MW, currently accounting for more than 50% of the power being consumed by Kenyans.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The project is scheduled to be completed and connected to the national grid in 2019.
Latest Developments
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with KenGen valued at ¥45.69-billion for the construction of Olkaria V geothermal power plant.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
JICA (loan finance).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
KenGen, tel +254 71 103 6708 or email pr@kengen.co.ke.
JICA, tel +81 3 5226 6660.
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