Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant
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Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant is a geothermal power plant under construction in Sulmac Village, Nakuru, Kenya.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant
| Unit Name | Status | Nameplate Capacity | Type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelved (inferred May 2023) | 140 MW[1] | Unknown type | Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)[2] | Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)[2] |
| Future units | Construction (inferred May 2023) | 420 MW[1] | Unknown type | Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)[1] | Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)[1] |
Location
Table 2: Unit-level location details for Olkaria 6 geothermal power plant
| Unit Name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sulmac Village, Nakuru, Kenya[3] | -0.8644, 36.2985 (approximate)[3] |
| Future units | Sulmac Village, Nakuru, Kenya[3] | -0.8644, 36.2985 (approximate)[1] |
The map below shows the approximate location of the geothermal power plant units:
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "KenGen kicks off search for Olkaria geothermal power plant partner". Business Daily. December 13, 2020. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Plans in top gear to set up KenGen's Olkaria VI 140MW". Modern Builder. July 14, 2021. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "KENYA: Five bidders selected for Olkaria VI geothermal power plant". Afrik 21. May 22, 2020. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
