Cost comparison SGR Kenya vs SGR Tanzania

leta evidence kila mmoja ana own transmission lines!
Najua Mkunya wewe hujui tofauti kati ya power generation na power transmission!
 
Geza Ulole said:
Kwa engineer kama mimi siwezi kukupa hongera kwavile najua si achievement ya kujisifu namna hiyo!



















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Back in the day (on skyscrapercity and earlier here) you used to say you work with WFP in Kenya distributing food to starving Kenyans, tangu lini ukawa engineer tena? Stop belittling this nobble career. You can't lie to everyone every time.
 
Tony254 said:
Miradi zenu zinavyochelewa hovyo, hata hio 2022 deadline itafika na kupita bila power connector project hio kukamilika.
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Hata ya East Africa iko under construction Tanzania Kenya interconnector nitanunua tuu hata kwa lazima maana ni cheap electricity compared to yours
 
Simon said:
hey, take it from me.. hakuna mlichotuzidi kwenye transmission lines .. labda power generation capacity, hii J.Nyerere HydroPower Plant yetu ndo itatupeleka mbele zaid yenu.. ila kwenye transmission lines jua hakuna mlichotuzidi hata kwa sekunde
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wana miradi ya power generation imekamilika ila haijaunganishwa kwenye transmission grid yaani wanalipa capacity charges!

Kenya Power faces costly burden of idle electricity

Kenya Power has since April been unable to sell about 24 percent of the power or 214 million kWh it bought from generators like KenGen
www.businessdailyafrica.com
 

Kenya eyes 6,700MW to broaden access to power​

NEWS
By Macharia Kamau | January 27th 2021​


Overview of power pylons and high voltage lines in a long row in a rural landscape.

Kenya plans to more than double the amount of electricity that the power producers can generate - a move that would see consumers pay dearly to support idle power.

This as the State continues to pursue the combination of adequate energy to fire industries as well as the elusive cheap power. This would however see consumers foot the extra bill.

National Treasury Budget documents indicate the government plans to increase the country’s electricity generation capacity to 6,700MW from the current 2,819MW.

Treasury said this would enable the country to have adequate power to cater for industries as well as Kenyans, with its aim of achieving universal electricity access.

The State has also earmarked coal as among the sources of power that will enable the country to grow its power generating capacity and lower the cost of electricity.

“Going forward, the government is set to boost power generation from the current 2,819MW to over 6,700MW with major energy sources being geothermal, coal, and wind, solar and hydro,” said Treasury in the draft Budget Policy Statement published this week.
The statement was, however, not specific on the timelines for increasing the generating capacity.

It noted that this would be essential in meeting the government’s goal of universal electricity access, which is expected to be met by end of 2022. “This will enable connection of an additional 2.4 million new households through the grid and off-grid solutions to achieve universal electricity coverage by the year 2022 from the current 75 per cent access,” said Treasury.

“To achieve this, 3,082.9km of additional transmission lines are set for construction, setting up of 37 transmissions and 45 distribution substations to improve system reliability and stability and reduce electricity losses.”

While increasing power consumers by 2.4 million new customers from the current 7.9 million would offer a huge market for the power industry players, an electricity generating capacity of more than 6,000MW is high, going by the current consumption standards.
It could see consumers paying for excess power generated, eroding the idea of bringing down the cost of power.

Currently, Kenya has an installed electricity generating capacity of 2,819MW while peak demand stands at about 1,938MW, pointing to an excess capacity of about 30 per cent.

Routine maintenance
While it is a globally accepted practice to have excess capacity to take care of incidences such as breakdowns or routine maintenance of power plants, it is costly for consumers as the excess capacity is usually factored in their power bills.

When power plants produce more than the market can absorb, the consumers have to pay what is referred to as capacity charges.
This fee is what power plant owners earn when they do not supply power to the grid, but have their plants ready to dispatch power to the grid.

Treasury noted that heavy investments in energy would lower the cost of energy and also enable the government to increase connectivity to cover all public facilities.

Kenya eyes 6,700MW to broaden access to power

State aims to achieve universal electricity access, which could force consumers pay more for idle capacity
www.standardmedia.co.ke



MY TAKE

I see tuta-tuta-tuta nyingii ati wanajenga 3,082.9km of additional transmission lines are set for construction, setting up of 37 transmissions and 45 distribution substations by 2022! Huu ni mwaka gani vile?
 
Tony254 said:
Miradi zenu zinavyochelewa hovyo, hata hio 2022 deadline itafika na kupita bila power connector project hio kukamilika.
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Mna idle power huko kwavile grid connection (TL) to the final users from power generating plants hamna!

Consumers face bigger burden on idle power​



By PATRICK ALUSHULA
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SUMMARY​

  • Latest figures from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) shows that power producers such as KenGen increased their supply to Kenya Power to 980.33 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in July.
  • The supply is a 7.4 percent rise from 912.89 million kWh and is the highest since January output of 986.08 million kWh, piling pressure on Kenya Power given the subdued demand.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 16 2020

A Kenya Power worker inspects a transmission line in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Consumers face a steeper burden of paying for idle electricity after power generation struck a new high in October, new data shows, despite slowed demand.

The power generated crossed a record one billion kilowatt-hours in October — adding financial pressure on Kenya Power, which is already paying for huge volumes of idle electricity as power generators raise production amid reduced consumption by homes and businesses in the wake of Covid-19.

Payments for idle electricity is a pass-on cost to consumers. The take-or-pay clause contained in contracts signed between government and power producers compels Kenya Power to buy the agreed amount of electricity regardless of whether or not the utility needs the energy.

Latest figures from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) show that the excess power in the system has averaged 227 million units in the 12 months to August 2020.

“Total units purchased from hydropower plants with a capacity equal to or above one megawatt was 372,686,997 kWh. Total units purchased from/generated by electric power producers excluding exports in October 2020 was 1,033,669,279 kWh,” the Epra published on the latest gazette Notice.

The excess generation has been a major concern for Kenya Power, which has signed Power Purchase Agreements with generators that compels it to pay for the electricity generated even when there is no market to sell it.

Kenya Power faces costly burden of idle electricity

Kenya Power has since April been unable to sell about 24 percent of the power or 214 million kWh it bought from generators like KenGen
www.businessdailyafrica.com
 
coodip1 said:
Hata ya East Africa iko under construction Tanzania Kenya interconnector nitanunua tuu hata kwa lazima maana ni cheap electricity compared to yours
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Sisi ni experts in Geothermal power production




KenGen starts drilling works on Ethiopia’s Sh7.6b second phase contract​

NEWS​

By Fredrick Obura | June 2nd 2021

Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant in Naivasha.[Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has started drilling the first geothermal well for Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) Company, setting in motion Phase II of the Sh7.6 billion contract.
The company has so far drilled 29 metres against a possible maximum of 3,000 metres, further entrenching KenGen’s foothold in the Horn of Africa.
KenGen Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Miano said the exercise started on May 29, 2021, whereby the first hole section was drilled to 29 metres within eight hours. "So far, drilling operations are running smoothly as the team moves to the next hole section. Drilling a single well takes about two months to complete. We however hope to shorten this period despite the prevailing circumstances brought about by Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)," Ms Miano said.

Miano said KenGen would within the next three weeks mobilise specialised drilling services crew including aerated drillers, directional drillers, and reservoir engineers to ensure the project was a success.
She said KenGen was keen on offering expert services in electricity generation, geothermal development consulting, power plant operation and maintenance and other related services across Africa.

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Speaking during the official signing ceremony, former EEP CEO, Dr Abraham Belay said they were optimistic KenGen would be able to drill the projected number of wells.
“What is more exciting is the fact that KenGen is also building the capacity of our people and eventually, we will also be able to manage geothermal equipment and run the power plants after the company exits the sites,” Dr Belay added.
He revealed that Ethiopia’s quest for geothermal energy spans over four decades as the country had tried to venture into geothermal development as far back as 1981. With KenGen’s entry into the country, Ethiopia is now staring at a geothermal generation breakthrough.

This move by KenGen to commence Phase II of the project follows the completion of Phase I of the contract by the consortium partners under which two rigs were delivered at Aluto site in Ethiopia. The First Phase entailed the purchase of drilling rigs while Phase II entails the provision of drilling services. KenGen is supplying about 30 per cent of the component of Phase II which translates to about US$6.2 million (about Sh620 million).
Under this project, which is financed by the World Bank through a loan to the Ethiopian government, a total of eight wells will be drilled in Lot 1 using two rigs with expected revenue of Sh620 million (US$6.2 million). Each rig is expected to drill four wells within one year. Depending on the outcome of Lot 1 wells, an additional 12 wells may be drilled under Lot 2 bringing the total to 20 wells.
In February 2019, KenGen won a joint contract with Shandong Kerui Petroleum Equipment Company and Shandong Kerui Oilfield Service Group to supply geothermal drilling services. The project is being managed between the three consortium members.
At the same time, also in the Horn of Africa, KenGen has completed drilling the first two wells for Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations PLC (TMGO) in Ethiopia and is currently preparing to drill the third well.
In October 2019, KenGen signed a contract with Tulu Moye to drill 12 geothermal wells and also supply, install, operationalise, and maintain water supply system for the project. These two projects are hinged on the company’s diversification strategy which has led to the organisation’s expansion in the horn of Africa.
Besides Ethiopia, KenGen has also secured Sh709 million contract to offer commercial drilling services in Djibouti.
In February this year, the company signed the contract with Office Djiboutien De Development De lenergie Geothermique (Djiboutian Office of Geothermal Energy Development) (ODDEG). KenGen is also prospecting for similar business in Rwanda.
 
Experts wa vitu ambavyo artisanal miners around Tanzania wanakuchimbia!
 
Geza Ulole said:
Experts wa vitu ambavyo artisanal miners around Tanzania wanakuchimbia!
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Wewe una mmomonyoko wa ubongo. Tangu lini artisanal miners waka-afford drilling rig?


Unadhani drilling rig ni bei ya mandazi dukani? Halafu hao miners wanatoa wapi ujuzi wa kuchimba maana lazima mtu aende shuleni apate mafunzo maalum kwa mfano air drilling, directional drilling e.t.c Mbona hao artisanal miners wenu ambao ni experts wa uchimbaji hawakupewa hizo contracts mbili za Ethiopia na moja ya Djibouti? Una ujinga sana.
 
Hizi ziko kibao Tanzania, the land of mining!
 
Tony254 said:
Nyinyi ujuzi wenu wa mining unahusu gold mining, Tanzanite mining e.t.c na hizo hazihusu utumiaji wa rig.
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we produce rigs since 2009

Tanzania to manufacture mining equipment​

Nov 23, 2009



Dar es Salaam, where
Tanzania announced
its new mining equipment
plant

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — MININGREVIEW.COM — 23 November 2009 – South Africa-based Elgin Engineering and the state-owned Tanzania State Mining Corporation (Stamico) have announced that they are to jointly construct a US$20 million (R150 million) mining equipment manufacturing facility.

The facility “’ which will be the largest of its kind in the East African region “’ will produce mining, excavating, sugar milling and shipping equipment when it commences operations in May. According to Stamico, the Tanzanian government is funding the project, with assistance from its development partners.

“Construction of the first phase of the plant in Dodoma, central Tanzania, has started, and is expected to be completed in January,” acting Stamico board chairman Ramadhani Hatib told The EastAfrican here. He said about 90% of the equipment, currently imported, would soon be manufactured in the country.

“The plant will also handle fabrication, refurbishment, repair and maintenance of mining equipment, and assembly and erection of prefabricated steel structures,” said Hatib. He added that Stamico and Elgin would also jointly design, construct and operate two engineering workshops in Dodoma.

Stamico managing director Gray Mwakalukwa told The EastAfrican that the joint venture would undertake drilling of mineral exploration and geotechnical studies with eight rigs owned by Stamico. “Of the eight rigs, two have been acquired under a leasing arrangement and one on a hiring basis,” he said, adding that the corporation had pumps, down-hole tools and accessories as well as experienced drillers for hard- and soft rock formations.

According to Mwakalukwa, the second phase of the project would involve installation of machines to be ready for operation in May.

allAfrica.com reports that the two firms have already signed a memorandum of understanding for the plant, which is expected to employ more than 300 people and reduce the cost of hiring mining equipment from overseas, saving East African countries millions of dollars.

Tanzania to manufacture mining equipment - Miningreview.com

[img:Dar_0.JPG|Dar es Salaam, where Tanzania announced its new mining equipment plant]Dar es Salaam, Tanzania --- MININGREVIEW.COM --- 23 November 2009 - South Africa-based Elgin Engineering and the state-owned Tanzania State Mining Corporation (Stamico) have announced that they are to jointly...
www.miningreview.com
 
Kugenerate umeme mwingi sio kazi. Kazi ni kuutumia. Sisi tuna surplus sasa hivi na tumeshindwa kutumia umeme wote. Utakuja kunielewa mradi wenu utakapokamilika. Sasa hivi huwezi kunielewa. Uganda wana surplus, Kenya ina surplus, Ethiopia soon itakuwa na surplus kubwa sana. Sasa hio surplus yenu hakuna anayeitaka hapa Afrika Mashariki. Jengeni interconnector powerline na SADC mkauze SADC. Pengine SA atanunua.
 
wacha upumbavu jana siku nzima umeonyeshwa transmission lines underconstruction ila ujinga ulionao unakurudisha kulekule! Hata kama Kenya haitanunua SADC region ina nchi 16 na the plan is for Tanzania to sell 2000 MW to the region! Soma section 28 na usishau section 29 kwavile kuna miradi ya kuzalisha 580 MW za umeme wa bei chee iko mbioni kuzinduliwa yaani Ruhudji and Rumakali HPs!


 
Tahira kwake mirembe....uku unatafuta nini?
 
Geza Ulole said:
leta evidence kila mmoja ana own transmission lines!
Najua Mkunya wewe hujui tofauti kati ya power generation na power transmission!
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Kama nitakua ninetaja Generation, Transmission na Distribution kwa line moja nitakuaje sijui tofauti ya hivyo vitu, watu wengine hamna uwezo wa ku interpretate maneno yakawa na meaning.
 
Kafrican said:
Kama nitakua ninetaja Generation, Transmission na Distribution kwa line moja nitakuaje sijui tofauti ya hivyo vitu, watu wengine hamna uwezo wa ku interpretate maneno yakawa na meaning.
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Wewe mkunya juha leta evidence kwamba kila mmoja ana distribution lines zake!
 
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