Kenyan, Japanese groups ink geothermal power MoU
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the predominantly (70%) State-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) of Japan, as a precursor to the creation of a partnership between the two groups in the area of geothermal power.
The intent is to combine the expertise of the two companies and provide operation and maintenance services for geothermal power plants in developing countries, initially in East Africa.
“Geothermal energy provides sustainable power supply,” said KenGen CEO Rebecca Miano. “It is a resource we have in abundance in Kenya, an advantage that has enabled us to build a considerable wealth of expertise in its exploration and development. This we have done for more than 50 years.”
KenGen has 799 MW of geothermal energy capacity, comprising four power stations in the Olkaria area of the Kenyan portion of the Great Rift Valley. These are Olkaria I, Olkaria II, Olkaria IV and Olkaria V (Olkaria III is owned by a private company). The group is planning a fifth such power station, Olkaria VI, which will be developed as a public-private partnership. KenGen produces about 60% of Kenya’s electricity and has an installed generating capacity of 1 904 MW (with hydro providing 826 MW, thermal 253 MW and wind 26 MW).
“I’m delighted to announce this cooperation with KenGen. Toshiba ESS has collaborated in the development of geothermal power generation and human resources in Uganda, Malawi, and other East African countries,” pointed out Toshiba ESS business development executive Toyoaki Fujita.
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