The groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the OrPower 22 geothermal energy plant in Menengai, Kneya (supply: HE William Ruto by way of Twitter)
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the OrPower 22 geothermal energy plant, the third energy plant to be constructed within the Menengai geothermal area in Kenya.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the development of the 35-MW geothermal energy plant by OrPower Twenty-Two (OrPower 22), which would be the third energy plant to be provided by steam from the Menengai geothermal steam area in Nakuru, Kenya. Development is anticipated to take 14 months and will likely be accomplished mid-2026.
OrPower 22 will likely be investing $90 million in the direction of the challenge, which is below a Construct-Personal-Function scheme. The corporate is owned by China-based Kaishan Group Co. Ltd. after a 100% acquisition in late 2023.
The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya . Additionally in attendance had been CS for Power and Petroleum Hon Opiyo Wandayi, Geothermal Growth Firm (GDC) CEO Paul Ngugi, GDC Board Chair Hon Walter Nyambati, Kaishan Basic Supervisor and Director Dr Yan Tang, and Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika.
“The graduation of this challenge to ascertain a 35MW energy plant by Orpower Twenty-Two highlights our dedication to unlocking Kenya’s huge geothermal potential to drive financial progress,” mentioned President Ruto. “It’s also a transparent demonstration of our energy in mobilising non-public sector funding to develop important infrastructure and present important providers, thereby accelerating financial transformation.”
The 35-MW energy plant of OrPower 22 is ready to finish the 105-MW put in capability for the Part 1 growth of the Menengai geothermal area. The second geothermal energy plant by Globeleq has already began building, whereas the primary energy plant by Sosian began operations in 2023. Exploration, drilling, and building of steam gathering amenities on the Menengai steam area was managed by state-owned GDC, who will even be promoting the steam to the three Unbiased Energy Producers (IPPs).
Supply: The Star Kenya, Geothermal Growth Firm by way of Twitter, and H.E. President William Ruto by way of Twitter
