Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant
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Other names: Olkaria II Extension
Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant is a geothermal power plant in pre-construction in Sulmac Village, Nakuru, Kenya.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-construction[1][2] | 2028 (planned)[1] | 140 MW[3] | Unknown type | Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC[3] | Kenya Electricity Generating Company[3] |
| Future units | Shelved[2] | – | 420 MW[3] | Unknown type | Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC[3] | Kenya Electricity Generating Company[3] |
Location
Table 2: Unit-level location details for Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sulmac Village, Nakuru, Kenya[2] | -0.8644, 36.2985 (approximate)[2] |
| Future units | Sulmac Village, Nakuru, Kenya[3] | -0.8644, 36.2985 (approximate)[3] |
The map below shows the approximate locations of the geothermal power plant units:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 (PDF) https://www.energy.go.ke/sites/default/files/Kenya%20National%20Energy%20Compact%2022AUG2025%20(1).pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20220228081503/https://www.afrik21.africa/en/kenya-five-bidders-selected-for-olkaria-vi-geothermal-power-plant/. Archived from the original on 2022-02-28.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 https://web.archive.org/web/20220228062847/https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/kengen-kicks-off-search-for-olkaria-geothermal-power-plant-partner-2091650. Archived from the original on 2022-02-28.
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