Enviros Say Hells Gate National Park Adversely Affected by Geothermal Development (The Star)
Drilling of more geothermal wells at the park threatening wildlife and the vegetation
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Gazetted in 1984, the
Hells Gate National Park which has consistently attracted large numbers of domestic and foreign tourists could soon have its beauty reversed, environmentalists and tour operators warn. This is because more geothermal wells are being sunk by the national power producer,
Kengen, in an effort to increase electricity production in the country.
Kengen has embarked on the construction of the largest geothermal project as the country moves to initiate green energy projects to cut its dependence on hydro and thermal power. The company currently owns and operates
two geothermal power stations at Olkaria namely Olkaria I and Olkaria II.
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