Feasibility Study for Rehabilitation or Redevelopment of Olkaria I-45MW Geothermal Power Plant (in collaboration with Power Engineers Inc of USA)
Name of Client: Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen)
Narrative Description of Project: The main objective of the assignment was to carry out a detailed examination and study of the power plant in its current condition and advise on whether to rehabilitate or redevelop (upgrade or retire the power plant and construct a new one).
Description of Actual Services Provided by Our Staff: The specific objectives included the following:
- Collecting and collating relevant reports, data and information required for the study covering all the two main options of rehabilitating or redeveloping Olkaria I – 45MW geothermal power plant.
- Incase rehabilitation was considered the preferred option, identification of specific and cost-effective ways to REHABILITATE the Olkaria I-45MW geothermal power plant so as to extend the life expectancy by an additional 20-25 years
- Incase REDEVELOPMENT was considered the preferred option, indication of whether upgrading or retaining the same plant rating of 45MW would be more viable.
- Carrying out technical, economic and financial analysis of the options and ranking them
- Review of modern existing technologies for use of geothermal steam and identification of the appropriate technology that could be used in the recommended option
- Preparation of conceptual designs for the proposed best option
- Preparation of a bankable feasibility report
Country: Kenya
Location within Country: Nakuru County
Start Date: 2014
Completion Date: 2014
