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Menengai project first ever under SREP program
AllAfrica, February 06, 2013
AfDB, February 06, 2013
The Nakuru-based Menengai Geothermal Project is the first ever project to be approved under the Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program for low-income countries of the Climate Investment Funds, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has said. Once completed, the project will have tremendous development impact for the Kenyan people by increasing the energy supply in the country by an amount equivalent to the current consumption needs of 500,000 Kenyan households, 300,000 small businesses and some 1,000 GWh for other businesses and industries. The project will also displace around two million tons of CO² per annum, hence significantly contributing to the fight against climate change.
http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/afdb-poised-to-boost-geothermal-development-in-east-africa-10265/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Drilling of North Rift wells starts in April
Business Daily, Sunday, January 13, 2013
In an effort to give Kenya green, reliable and cheaper energy, GDC has upped its effort to start drilling in Bogoria-Silali Block by April, 2013.
This follows a move by US Exim Bank and German Development Bank which have channeled funds for this critical venture.
GDC says it has received $400 million (about Sh34 billion), $300 million of it from US Exim Bank and $100 million from KfW, a German development bank, for the project.
http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Drilling-of-steam-wells-starts-in-April/-/539546/1664582/-/xe5ivoz/-/index.html
Kenya: GDC seeks key insurance for each well drilled
AllAfrica/Star, November 21, 2012
Kenya has applied for risk mitigation insurance with German development based bank KfW for its upcoming geothermal projects to cushion itself in case of less than expected energy output.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201211220437.html
Geothermal bid gains steam as GDC shortlists firms to develop wells
Standard Digital, November 21, 2012
The Geothermal Development Company will early next year name four firms that will operate power plants that will generate electricity from geothermal wells in Menengai II project.
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000071143&story_title=Kenya--Geothermal-bid-gains-steam-as-State-shortlists-firms-to-develop-wells
Kenya to showcase prospects in geothermal supply
AllAfrica, November 20, 2012
Stakeholders in the geothermal energy sector are exploring solutions to reduce lead times for developing geothermal projects, while trying to determine how to leverage investments to stimulate the growth of the industry
http://allafrica.com/stories/201211210086.html
VP Kalonzo lauds GDC's role as 4th African Rift Geothermal Conference opens in Nairobi
bernama.com, November 22, 2012
A three day conference bringing government officials, geothermal experts form about ten countries has opened in Nairobi by Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka. The VP said in his opening speech that the government created Geothermal Development Company (GDC) in 2009 with a special purpose of accelerating the exploration of geothermal in Kenya
http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v6/newsindex.php?id=710774
ARGeo Member Countries in Nairobi for High Level Geothermal Meeting
LXRICHTER BY REGION, AFRICA,GENERAL on September 6, 2012
African Rift Geothermal Development Facility (ARGeo) member countries are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya to promote geothermal energy in Eastern Africa and to accelerate development of the country’s geothermal resources.
http://thinkgeoenergy.com/archives/8554
5000 MW of Geothermal for Kenya by 2030?
Clean Tecnica
Kenya has set an ambitious goal of 5,000 MW of geothermal by 2030. First up along the path is achieving 560 MW by 2016, which is just about three years away. The Great Rift Valley is the intended location and the cost of this portion of the overall effort will be about $12 billion.
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/11/09/5000-mw-of-geothermal-for-kenya-by-2030/
GDC launches inaugural Menengai Geothermal Half-Marathon
MichezoAfrika, September 5, 2012.
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has launched the inaugural Geothermal Menengai Half-Marathon which is scheduled to take place on Sunday 11th of November 2012 in Nakuru County. The event is expected to attract over 5,000 participants in four different categories. Registration for the event is expected to kick-off immediately
http://www.michezoafrika.com/athletics/inaugural-menengai-geothermal-marathon-launched/8226
Kenya: Over 2,000 Runners for Geothermal Race
AllAfrica, November 08, 2012
Over 2,000 athletes are expected to take part in the Menengai Geothermal Half Marathon this Sunday in Nakuru town. Athletes will cover a route course designed around Menengai Geothermal Project, one of the world's greatest and biggest single geothermal fields
http://allafrica.com/stories/201211090188.html
GDC launches Geothermal Menengai Half-Marathon race
Nakuruhivisasa, September 5, 2012.
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has launched the inaugural Geothermal Menengai Half Marathon. The launch which was held in Nakuru, brought together Kenya’s top ranks in the athletics fraternity, business establishments, members of professional organizations, and a section of GDC staff led by Chief Manager Dr. Peter Omenda.
At least 170 guests attended the successful breakfast fete which officially marks the journey to the inaugural marathon in November.
The race will take place on November 11, 2012.
http://nakuru.hivisasa.com/sports/gdc-launches-geothermal-menengai-half-marathon-race?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
AfDB Regional Director visits Menengai Geothermal Project
AllAfrica, Friday, August 31, 2012.
A high profile supervisory mission from the African Development Bank (AfDB) was in Menengai recently on a supervisory mission.
Led by AfDB's Regional Director in charge of the East African Regional Centre (EARC) Mr. Gabriel Negatu, the team paid an official visit to the Bank-funded Menengai geothermal site in Kenya's Rift Valley last Friday. The 400 MW project will cost approximately US $488 million, with the AfDB providing US $120 million, and is expected to increase the country's installed capacity by almost 30 per cent.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201209041079.html
Firm extends bids for steam power
NationOnline, August 27,2012.
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has extended the closing date for two tenders for development of 800 megawatt steam each at Bogoria and Menengai fields due to the low number of bidders.
GDC told Smart Company that the move was meant to allow bidders more time to “prepare” documents.
http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/smartcompany/Firm+extends+bids+for+steam+power/-/1226/1488176/-/ld6j3uz/-/index.html
GDC, JKUAT seal a partnership to foster research and development in geothermal sector
JKUAT, August 28, 2012.
Research and the development of geothermal energy will receive increased attention following the sealing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 between Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Geothermal Development Company (GDC).
http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/2012/08/partnership-to-foster-research-and-development-in-geothermal-sector/
Kenya: Ambitious geothermal power plant kicks off
AllAfrica, July 24, 2012.
President Mwai Kibaki on Monday unveiled the construction of the world's most ambitious power project that will help ensure adequate power supply in the country, while reducing the cost of electricity. The Olkaria 280 Megawatt (MW) geothermal project will raise Kenya Electricity Generating Company's (KenGen) total electricity capacity by 25 percent which President Kibaki noted will significantly raise geothermal contribution by the country's largest power producer to help meet the power demand.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201207240887.html
KenGen launches biggest geothermal plant at Olkaria
Coastweek, July 20-26, 2012.
Kenya on Monday launched its biggest investment in geothermal power generation with the commissioning of a 280 megawatts (MW) plant at Olkaria, Naivasha, about 100 km west of the capital Nairobi. The project of nearly 950 million U.S. dollars will be completed in December 2014, enabling geothermal to contribute 30 percent to the country’s energy mix. "This project is a tipping point of geothermal generation in Kenya. "It is a stamp that Kenya is serious about geothermal generation," Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) Managing Director Eddy Njoroge said during the launch.
http://www.coastweek.com/3529_geothermal_01.htm
Geothermal firm acquires new drilling rigs
businessdailafrica, July 15, 2012.
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has acquired two rigs from China to speed up drilling of steam wells at Menengai in Nakuru County. The project has a potential of producing 1,600 megawatts (MW). The first phase is expected to produce 400MW while the second 800MW, power expected to help Kenya reduce its reliance on unreliable and expensive hydro and thermal electricity.
http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/Geothermal+firm+acquires+new+drilling+rigs++/-/539550/1454646/-/k1xwmj/-/index.html
Energy firm buys Sh5bn rigs from China
Nation, July 15, 2012.
Geothermal Development Company has acquired two rigs from China at a cost of Sh5 billion in an effort to speed up drilling of steam wells at the Menengai geothermal project in Nakuru. Speaking to the Nation during the just concluded Nakuru International Agricultural Society of Kenya show, GDC communications and public relations manager Ruth Musembi said her firm will acquire two more rigs by next February, bringing the number of drilling rigs at Menengai to six.
http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Energy+firm+buys+Sh5bn+rigs+from+China+/-/1006/1454816/-/ele2hm/-/index.html
GDC wells boost power generation
kbcnews, July 10, 2012.
The Geothermal Development Company has completed 6 wells in Menengai four of which have the capacity to produce 24 megawatts. According to GDC Managing Director Silas Simiyu, the company will be installing modular power plants before the end of the year to reduce the gestation period involved in geothermal power generation. GDC has also announced that it expects 2 extra rigs by the end of the year.
http://www.kbc.co.ke/news.asp?nid=77298
The Geothermal Development Company has completed 6 wells in Menengai four of which have the capacity to produce 24 megawatts.
kbcnews, July 11, 2012
According to GDC Managing Director Silas Simiyu , the company will be installing modular power plants before the end of the year to reduce the gestation period involved in geothermal power generation. GDC has also announced that it expects 2 extra rigs by the end of the year.
Kenya’s effort to generate clean energy commendable
construction kenya, June 24, 2012
The importance of developing alternative sources of energy for Kenya cannot be overemphasized. Although Kenya has a vast wealth of “clean fuels” – from geothermal energy, to wind, solar and biomass, the country has for years depended heavily on petroleum and this has had an adverse effect on her economy.
http://www.constructionkenya.com/2032/kenyas-effort-to-generate-clean-energy-commendable/
Kenya courts private geothermal investors
Engineering news, June 15, 2012
Kenya is courting private-sector investors to help accelerate the development of geothermal power projects and tackle the country’s chronic power deficit. After it became apparent that raising about $2-billion to finance the building of geothermal plants with a combined capacity of 2 000 MW would be a tall order, the authorities decided to target equity investors to finance the projects. The State-owned Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has already put out bids inviting equity investors to fund the installation of 800 MW of capacity at a cost of $800-million.
Nema invites public opinion as GDC gears for North
Kenya Law, May 28, 2012
PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental
Impact Assessment Study Report for the implementation of the proposed Arus–Korossi-Chepchuk Geothermal drilling project, Geothermal drilling project, Baringo County.
Nema invites public opinion on modular geothermal power plants
Kenya Law, May 28, 2012
PURSUANT to regulation 21 of Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental
Impact Assessment Study Report for the implementation of theproposed installation of 5–10 MWe Modular Geothermal power plants at Menengai Geothermal Drilling Project, Nakuru County.
Kenyan energy companies sign multi-million dollar geothermal energy deals
Oilprice, May 03, 2012
Kenya currently receives most of its renewable power from erratic hydroelectric sources, which struggle to meet the nation’s energy demand, and supply varying levels of electricity to the grid. Now, two government-owned companies exploring the geothermal potential in Kenya have signed multimillion dollar deals to develop geothermal power plants in an effort to boost the country’s clean, reliable energy. Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and Geothermal Development Company (GDC) have been exploring geothermal sources, mainly situated in the Great Rift Valley province.
http://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Kenyan-Energy-Companies-sign-Multimillion-Dollar-Geothermal-Energy-Deals.html
Geothermal project set to make Kenya 'economic heartbeat of Africa'
Catholic Online, April 26, 2012
The Kenyan government has launched the Menengai Geothermal Development Project, the first initiative of its newly formed Geothermal Development Company. When Kenya's newly announced geothermal power generation project comes online, it will turn the East African country into a virtual economic powerhouse in the region.
Kenya: Nation 'becoming economic heartbeat of continent'
allAfrica, April 25, 2012
When Kenya's newly announced geothermal power generation project comes online, it will turn the East African country into an economic powerhouse in the region. In April, the government launched the Menengai Geothermal Development Project, the first initiative of its newly formed Geothermal Development Company, which has been set up to fast track the development of geothermal resources here. According to its chief executive officer, Dr. Silas Simiyu, by 2016 the first phase will generate 400 MW, which is enough to light up 500,000 households and run 300,000 small businesses.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201204250236.html
AfDB and Kenya launch U.S.$ 150m geothermal project
allAfrica, April 17, 2012
GDC and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched the Menengai Geothermal Project, designed to produce electricity for 500,000 households and displace two million tons of CO2 per annum. The project, launched on 12 April in Nairobi, is the first geothermal project developed exclusively by GDC. The project is expected to meet the country’s increasing demand for power as well as transform the country into a competitive clean energy economy.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201204180549.html
GDC taps into Menengai crater
allAfrica, April 14, 2012
GDC has embarked on an ambitious Sh17 billion project to produce 400 Megawatts of electricity by 2016 from the Menengai Crater. Speaking during the project launch with financier African Development Bank, MD/CEO Dr. Silas Simiyu said when complete the project will meet 26 per cent of the country's energy needs.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201204140307.html
Kenya seeks investors for 3,000 MW geothermal steam field
The Standard, April 12, 2012
Kenya's state-run Geothermal Development Company (GDC) plans to seek $750 million from the Group of Eight major nations to drill a 3,000 megawatt steam field in 2013, a senior company official said on Thursday. East Africa's largest economy is the first country in Africa to tap the vast hot steam in the earth's crust, in a bid to diversify its power generation and reduce over-reliance on weather-dependent hydropower as well as thermal generation.
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000056128&cid=14&story=Kenya%20seeks%20investors%20for%203,000%20MW%20geothermal%20steam%20field
Kenya receives Sh10bn for geothermal power
The Standard, April 12, 2012
Kenya’s elaborate plan to meet its growing demand for electricity has received a major boost. This follows disbursement of a $120 million (Sh9.96 billion) loan to the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to enable it drill for underground power at Menengai. This is the first geothermal field being developed solely by GDC, a government-owned company responsible for the country’s geothermal development.
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000056134&cid=14&story=Kenya%20receives%20Sh10b%20for%20geothermal%20power
GDC turns to steam power in cost-cutting drive
Business Daily, April 11, 2012
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) expects to save more than half of its fuel costs after it awarded Ormat Technologies a contract to build a 10 megawatt steam power plant. The plant, to be commissioned later this year, will supply electricity to the GDC drilling rigs at the Menengai site in Nakuru, replacing the more expensive diesel generators.
http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/GDC+turns+to+steam+power+in+cost+cutting+drive+/-/539550/1384690/-/pwxodmz/-/index.html
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