Kenya: Progress at Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant Project

Olkaria V geothermal power plant 40pc complete: KenGen MD (Capital FM)

Olkaria II flow test 2, by Patrick Walsh. Active flow test during construction of the 4th addition to Ormat's Olkaria III complex in Kenya.  Taken in November 2015. GRC Photo Contest 2016.

The Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant is now 40 percent complete, KenGen Managing Director Rebecca Miano said on Monday.

The Sh40 billion (USD400 million) project is expected to be commissioned by July 1, 2019 producing 168 megawatts.

“The project is on course and within the budget. We know geothermal is much cheaper than other thermals, therefore we expect to see some changes in the prices of power,” she said.

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From the Global Geothermal News archives:

• Friday, February 16, 2018 - Kenya: 158 MW Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant Project On Track
• Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - Kenya: KenGen to Add 158 MW from Olkaria V Geothermal Plant in Next Two Years
• Friday, April 28, 2017 - Kenya: Construction Starts for 158 MW Olkaria V Geothermal Power Project