Tana River nuclear power plant
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Other names: Sh785bn Nuclear Power Plant, Kwale
Tana River nuclear power plant is a nuclear power plant in pre-construction in Kwale, Kenya.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Tana River nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-construction[1] | 2034 (planned)[2] | 1000 MW[3] | Nuclear Power And Energy Agency [100%][1] |
| 2 | Pre-construction[1] | 2035 (planned)[1] | 1000 MW[4] | Nuclear Power And Energy Agency [100%][1] |
| 3 | Pre-construction[1] | 2035 (planned)[1] | 1000 MW[4] | Nuclear Power And Energy Agency [100%][1] |
| 4 | Pre-construction[1] | 2035 (planned)[1] | 1000 MW[4] | Nuclear Power And Energy Agency [100%][1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Tana River nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Commercial operation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2034[2] |
| 2 | 2035[1] |
| 3 | 2035[1] |
| 4 | 2035[1] |
Location
Table 3: Unit-level location details for Tana River nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwale, Kwale, Kenya[4][5] | -4.1803391, 39.4627833 (approximate) |
| 2 | Kwale, Kwale, Kenya[4][5] | -4.1803391, 39.4627833 (approximate) |
| 3 | Kwale, Kwale, Kenya[4][5] | -4.1803391, 39.4627833 (approximate) |
| 4 | Kwale, Kwale, Kenya[4][5] | -4.1803391, 39.4627833 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the nuclear power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 https://web.archive.org/web/20220516013319/https://www.constructionkenya.com/8303/kenya-nuclear-power-project/. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.powermag.com/kenya-moves-forward-with-plans-for-countrys-first-nuclear-power-plant/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220924111208/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-17/kenya-delays-5-billion-nuclear-power-dream-by-decade-on-demand. Archived from the original on 2022-09-24.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 https://web.archive.org/web/20240522211005/https://globalflowcontrol.com/newsroom/kenya-eyes-2027-kickoff-for-sh785bn-nuclear-power-plant/. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 maps.app.goo.gl https://web.archive.org/web/20260316230219/https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kwale,+Kenya/@-4.1795901,39.452033,7058m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x18405d40847c5193:0xd011508c1d339b52!8m2!3d-4.1816115!4d39.4605612!16zL20vMGM2eHZs?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYzMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=d48d0dd6-39b3-4c96-9043-4a0e9ed1fb6e. Archived from the original on 2026-03-16. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
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