KenGen eyes to extend life of Olkaria plant by 25 years

The Olkaria II geothermal power plant near Naivasha, Kenya on February 15, 2018.

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Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has rolled out a Sh224.41 million (€1.52 million) feasibility study to determine the possibility of extending the life of Olkaria II geothermal power plant for 25 years.

The firm has disclosed that it has hired a Turkish and Italian firm to undertake a feasibility study on the 105-megawatt (MW) power plant that has been in operation for 20 years.

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