Thika Power Plant
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Thika Power Plant is an operating power station of at least 87-megawatts (MW) in Thika, Kiumbu, Kenya.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Thika Power Plant | Thika, Kiumbu, Kenya | -1.0599732, 37.0502331 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: -1.0599732, 37.0502331
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating[2] | fossil liquids - heavy fuel oil[2] | 87[2] | internal combustion combined cycle[2] | – | 2013[2] | 2034 (planned)[2] |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Thika Power Ltd [100.0%] |
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://goo.gl/maps/gVNXNZLPsk6LXqhw6.
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Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of gas-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Oil and Gas Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
