Olkaria V geothermal power plant project, Kenya
Name of the Project
Olkaria V geothermal power plant project.
Location
The site is located in the Olkaria geothermal area, in Nakuru County, central Kenya.
Poject Owner/s
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen).
Project Description
The Olkaria V geothermal power plant will expand existing power plant facilities in the Olkaria geothermal field to alleviate severely constrained power supplies in Kenya’s urban areas while increasing power supply from renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.
The estimated 160 MW project will include two sets of steam turbines, generators, about 5 km of power transmission lines and related facilities.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The new plant is scheduled to go on stream in 2019.
Latest Developments
KenGen has added 79 MW to the national grid from a new geothermal plant, while the remainder of 158 MW to be produced by the plant is expected to be connected at the end of August.
The Olkaria V plant was first synchronized to the grid on June 28 this year and its first unit has reached its full design output, with a second unit next to come on line.
KenGen has said that the extra output from the first unit of Olkaria V will bring its total installed capacity from geothermal sources to 612 MW.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
MHPS, Mitsubishi Corporation and H Young & Company (power-generation facilities).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
KenGen, tel +254 20 366 6000 or +254 20 224 8848.
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