Yaani nimewapa kiwewe aisee!!wakatokwa na mate makavu,longolongo ikawapiku vinywani,na mwishowe wakashindwa watajitetea vipi kwenye huu muktadha!Yaani projekti tulizonazo ni za ma trillioni ya pesa na kamwe hawawezi kufikia hata nusu ya ujenzi unaofanyika nchini kenya.
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katika ulingo wa Geothermal production tuko namba 8 worldwide na tumeweka mikakati in place ya kuvuta zaidi hadi top 5 globally by 2020.
World's largest geothermal plant opens in Kenya as global development steams ahead
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Kenya’s 280 MW Olkaria geothermal power plant, the world’s largest, began commercial operation today, with an opening ceremony held yesterday and attended by government officials. The plant (pictured) will provide almost 20 per cent of the nation’s total power capacity
Kenya is among the world’s most active regions for geothermal development, and figures from the national statistics bureau showed that 381.6 MW of geothermal power was generated in December alone. According to utility Kenya Electricity Generating Co (KenGen), geothermal power now accounts for 51 per cent of the nation’s installed power capacity, displacing hydropower as the top energy source.
“The growth rate seems almost preposterous but we’re seeing 10 geothermal rigs running just in Kenya — they are going crazy with money flowing in,” said Mike Long, executive vice-president of US-based strategic consultancy Galena Advisors. “Geothermal will be growing in Kenya, maybe not to the numbers the government is publishing, but 200 MW per year will be fairly sustained for five+ years.”
Long added that the next growth countries for geothermal power will likely be Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, which are all pushing similar geothermal programmes. Indeed, in its latest power review Uganda’s government said its energy ministry is putting in place a geothermal industry workforce with skills necessary to enable rapid development of the sector. The nation has also received technical assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kenyan government to help expedite sector development.
According to the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), the global geothermal power market added 600 MW of new capacity in 2014, and is predicted to add another 600 GW or more each year for the next three to four years, with over 700 geothermal power projects are under development.
Kenya stops importing power, now generates over 2000MW
Kenya is no longer importing power from its regional neighbours because of oversupply from its own sources.
Statistics from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that Kenya has not imported any power from Tanzania since November last year, while it has scaled down its imports from Uganda.
Kenya Power chief executive Ben Chumo said that Kenya was now self-sufficient in terms of power generation after more than 280 MW was added to the grid last year from various geothermal project.
“We have seen the geothermal projects add enough power to the national grid. We have more than enough and are actually now net exporters to Uganda and Tanzania,” Mr Chumo said.
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have for a long time turned to each other to bridge power supply shortages on their respective national grids.
The KNBS data shows that since the beginning of the year, Kenya has imported 17.13 million kWh from Uganda, while exporting 13.83 million kWh to the same country.
Kenya has also imported 0.98 million kWh from Ethiopia. On the other hand, it has exported a total of 14.53 million kWh, with 0.7 million kWh of that going to Tanzania.
Kenya consumes an average of 540 million kWh of electricity each month, against an average 630 million kWh generated each month. Since July last year, the bulk of the country’s electricity is generated from geothermal sources, followed by hydro and thermal sources.
In the first quarter of 2015, geothermal sources generated 1,476.66 MW, hydro generated 1,018.08 MW while thermal sources generated 485.26 MW.
Albert Mugo, the chief executive officer of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) said that currently, Kenya is the only country in the region that has the capacity to supply its citizens and still sell to its neighbours.
“With an installed capacity of more than 2,100MW against a demand of 1,600 MW, we are able to offer exports to our neighbours and we do hope that in the next five years, electricity will be added to our basket of foreign exchange earners,” said Mr Mugo.
Kenya has been tapping the geothermal resources in the Rift Valley as part of its broader ambition to add 5,000 Megawatts to its electricity output by 2017. That will add to the country’s existing capacity of about 2,152 MW. The country has close 3,000 MW of proven geothermal energy in the Rift Valley, but currently exploits just over 390 MW of geothermal capacity.
Ethiopia also started selling its power to Kenya last year under the East Africa Community Power Pool agreement even though Kenya said that there wasn’t any electricity business between the two countries.
Despite this claim, data from KNBS shows that Kenya has bought 446MW from Ethiopia in the last nine months. In August last year, Ethiopia said that it was planning to export up to 400 MW to Kenya annually. more
read more EASTAFRICANOnce plugged in, that should push Kenya into the global top 5.
KenGen Drilling Programme records unique success Written by Mercy Nduati
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KenGen has recorded significant steam finds in Olkaria, putting the company in a prime position to begin the next phase of capacity enhancement projects which are largely based on geothermal energy. A total of 375MW is currently available for three planned projects with a total capacity of 350MW as the company continues to drill wells to supply steam for an additional 70MW unit at the recently commissioned Olkaria I Unit 4&5 plant.Other projects are the 140MW Olkaria V and Olkaria VI plants, which the company plans to develop in the next 2-4 years. The 140MW Olkaria V, KenGen’s next project, is set to kick off before the end of the year.
“The current steam available is 374.7MW. This is available for Olkaria 1 Unit 6, a single unit of 70 MW to be constructed at Olkaria 1. Available steam for this plant is 84 MW,” said KenGen’s director for Geothermal Development, Eng. Abel Rotich. “Olkaria V Power Plant is a 140 MW Project. Steam available for this plant is 166.4MW while the other 140MW Olkaria VI plant has 124.3MW of available steam,” says Mr Rotich, adding: “Testing of other wells is in progress. We are also drilling more wells which shall cover our requirements going forward.”
The company is nearing completion of the drilling program whose aim was to supply steam for over 400MW that is planned for development in the next 2-4 years. The remaining steam will be used at the wellheads program to ensure that the steam available is converted to electricity at the earliest opportunity, pending construction of the power plants. This far, the wellhead generation units are providing a total of 45MW of electricity.
KenGen has exceeded required steam levels, which enhances guarantees towards financing for the projects. It also means that the company has already provided steam for future plants exceeding the requirements of the three projects under this drilling program. Already, the company has picked consultants for the project and is in the process of selecting contractors. Negotiations for funding are progressing well with development partners.
The huge steam finds have been due to the company’s experience in geothermal exploration, improved technology and world-class expertise. Known as the multi-well pad drilling approach, it employs both the directional and straight well drilling. A three wells-pad 921 have been tested and proven to give a total output of 32.7 MW.
“Three wells have been drilled on pad 921. The total discharge from this pad (A pad refers to group of several wells) is 32.7 MW. However, OW-921A discharge data is only preliminary and it is anticipated that if tested at wellhead pressures, output could be more than 30 MW. We plan to carry out long term discharge tests on the well once proper disposal arrangement is in place,” said Mr Rotich.
Previously, the highest yielding pad, also with three wells was at 33MW and forms one of Africa’s biggest well-pad which is located in the geothermal-rich Olkaria area. The well was connected to the 140MW Olkaria IV project, which is part of the milestone 280MW project.KenGen has drilled 137 wells since 2007, way above the target of 100 wells. Eight rigs are in operation at the Olkaria steam fields.
To accelerate its geothermal power production programme, KenGen has explored the innovative wellhead technology which is faster to deploy. To date, 45MW of power is being produced using this technology while KenGen is on schedule to add an additional 30MW to this fleet. Fourteen such wellheads are expected to be completed by 2016.
Geothermal sources currently account for one-third of the national installed capacity estimated at 2 150 MW but provide more than half of the energy generated due to its high energy yield and stability against weather variations. Geothermal is poised to be the future dominant source of electricity.KenGen plans to add at least 3,000 megawatts to the national grid by 2018, mostly from renewable sources such as geothermal and wind.
Source: 2015 Annual Global Geothermal Power Production Report
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World's largest geothermal plant opens in Kenya as global development steams ahead
PennEnergy
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Kenya’s 280 MW Olkaria geothermal power plant, the world’s largest, began commercial operation today, with an opening ceremony held yesterday and attended by government officials. The plant (pictured) will provide almost 20 per cent of the nation’s total power capacity
Kenya is among the world’s most active regions for geothermal development, and figures from the national statistics bureau showed that 381.6 MW of geothermal power was generated in December alone. According to utility Kenya Electricity Generating Co (KenGen), geothermal power now accounts for 51 per cent of the nation’s installed power capacity, displacing hydropower as the top energy source.
“The growth rate seems almost preposterous but we’re seeing 10 geothermal rigs running just in Kenya — they are going crazy with money flowing in,” said Mike Long, executive vice-president of US-based strategic consultancy Galena Advisors. “Geothermal will be growing in Kenya, maybe not to the numbers the government is publishing, but 200 MW per year will be fairly sustained for five+ years.”
Long added that the next growth countries for geothermal power will likely be Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, which are all pushing similar geothermal programmes. Indeed, in its latest power review Uganda’s government said its energy ministry is putting in place a geothermal industry workforce with skills necessary to enable rapid development of the sector. The nation has also received technical assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kenyan government to help expedite sector development.
According to the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), the global geothermal power market added 600 MW of new capacity in 2014, and is predicted to add another 600 GW or more each year for the next three to four years, with over 700 geothermal power projects are under development.
Kenya stops importing power, now generates over 2000MW
Kenya is no longer importing power from its regional neighbours because of oversupply from its own sources.
Statistics from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that Kenya has not imported any power from Tanzania since November last year, while it has scaled down its imports from Uganda.
Kenya Power chief executive Ben Chumo said that Kenya was now self-sufficient in terms of power generation after more than 280 MW was added to the grid last year from various geothermal project.
“We have seen the geothermal projects add enough power to the national grid. We have more than enough and are actually now net exporters to Uganda and Tanzania,” Mr Chumo said.
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have for a long time turned to each other to bridge power supply shortages on their respective national grids.
The KNBS data shows that since the beginning of the year, Kenya has imported 17.13 million kWh from Uganda, while exporting 13.83 million kWh to the same country.
Kenya has also imported 0.98 million kWh from Ethiopia. On the other hand, it has exported a total of 14.53 million kWh, with 0.7 million kWh of that going to Tanzania.
Kenya consumes an average of 540 million kWh of electricity each month, against an average 630 million kWh generated each month. Since July last year, the bulk of the country’s electricity is generated from geothermal sources, followed by hydro and thermal sources.
In the first quarter of 2015, geothermal sources generated 1,476.66 MW, hydro generated 1,018.08 MW while thermal sources generated 485.26 MW.
Albert Mugo, the chief executive officer of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) said that currently, Kenya is the only country in the region that has the capacity to supply its citizens and still sell to its neighbours.
“With an installed capacity of more than 2,100MW against a demand of 1,600 MW, we are able to offer exports to our neighbours and we do hope that in the next five years, electricity will be added to our basket of foreign exchange earners,” said Mr Mugo.
Kenya has been tapping the geothermal resources in the Rift Valley as part of its broader ambition to add 5,000 Megawatts to its electricity output by 2017. That will add to the country’s existing capacity of about 2,152 MW. The country has close 3,000 MW of proven geothermal energy in the Rift Valley, but currently exploits just over 390 MW of geothermal capacity.
Ethiopia also started selling its power to Kenya last year under the East Africa Community Power Pool agreement even though Kenya said that there wasn’t any electricity business between the two countries.
Despite this claim, data from KNBS shows that Kenya has bought 446MW from Ethiopia in the last nine months. In August last year, Ethiopia said that it was planning to export up to 400 MW to Kenya annually. more
read more EASTAFRICANOnce plugged in, that should push Kenya into the global top 5.
KenGen Drilling Programme records unique success Written by Mercy Nduati
Quote:
KenGen has recorded significant steam finds in Olkaria, putting the company in a prime position to begin the next phase of capacity enhancement projects which are largely based on geothermal energy. A total of 375MW is currently available for three planned projects with a total capacity of 350MW as the company continues to drill wells to supply steam for an additional 70MW unit at the recently commissioned Olkaria I Unit 4&5 plant.Other projects are the 140MW Olkaria V and Olkaria VI plants, which the company plans to develop in the next 2-4 years. The 140MW Olkaria V, KenGen’s next project, is set to kick off before the end of the year.
“The current steam available is 374.7MW. This is available for Olkaria 1 Unit 6, a single unit of 70 MW to be constructed at Olkaria 1. Available steam for this plant is 84 MW,” said KenGen’s director for Geothermal Development, Eng. Abel Rotich. “Olkaria V Power Plant is a 140 MW Project. Steam available for this plant is 166.4MW while the other 140MW Olkaria VI plant has 124.3MW of available steam,” says Mr Rotich, adding: “Testing of other wells is in progress. We are also drilling more wells which shall cover our requirements going forward.”
The company is nearing completion of the drilling program whose aim was to supply steam for over 400MW that is planned for development in the next 2-4 years. The remaining steam will be used at the wellheads program to ensure that the steam available is converted to electricity at the earliest opportunity, pending construction of the power plants. This far, the wellhead generation units are providing a total of 45MW of electricity.
KenGen has exceeded required steam levels, which enhances guarantees towards financing for the projects. It also means that the company has already provided steam for future plants exceeding the requirements of the three projects under this drilling program. Already, the company has picked consultants for the project and is in the process of selecting contractors. Negotiations for funding are progressing well with development partners.
The huge steam finds have been due to the company’s experience in geothermal exploration, improved technology and world-class expertise. Known as the multi-well pad drilling approach, it employs both the directional and straight well drilling. A three wells-pad 921 have been tested and proven to give a total output of 32.7 MW.
“Three wells have been drilled on pad 921. The total discharge from this pad (A pad refers to group of several wells) is 32.7 MW. However, OW-921A discharge data is only preliminary and it is anticipated that if tested at wellhead pressures, output could be more than 30 MW. We plan to carry out long term discharge tests on the well once proper disposal arrangement is in place,” said Mr Rotich.
Previously, the highest yielding pad, also with three wells was at 33MW and forms one of Africa’s biggest well-pad which is located in the geothermal-rich Olkaria area. The well was connected to the 140MW Olkaria IV project, which is part of the milestone 280MW project.KenGen has drilled 137 wells since 2007, way above the target of 100 wells. Eight rigs are in operation at the Olkaria steam fields.
To accelerate its geothermal power production programme, KenGen has explored the innovative wellhead technology which is faster to deploy. To date, 45MW of power is being produced using this technology while KenGen is on schedule to add an additional 30MW to this fleet. Fourteen such wellheads are expected to be completed by 2016.
Geothermal sources currently account for one-third of the national installed capacity estimated at 2 150 MW but provide more than half of the energy generated due to its high energy yield and stability against weather variations. Geothermal is poised to be the future dominant source of electricity.KenGen plans to add at least 3,000 megawatts to the national grid by 2018, mostly from renewable sources such as geothermal and wind.
Source: 2015 Annual Global Geothermal Power Production Report
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Canada’s Simba Energy to start seismic surveys in northern Kenya
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Technicians work at the Ngamia 1 oil rig in Turkana county. Simba Energy Inc has raised Sh213 million for use in Kenyan exploration activities. PHOTO | FILE
By BRIAN NGUGI
Posted Thursday, June 2 2016 at 19:47
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Canadian-owned Simba Energy plans to begin seismic surveys in Wajir, northern Kenya, in two weeks to assess the size and location of oil and gas reserves in its exploration block.
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Simba Energy chief executive officer Punkaj Gupta said on Wednesday the seismic survey would pave the way for drilling later this year.
The oil exploration firm, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE), recently hired an Oman-based company to do the hydrocarbons survey in its Block 2A in Wajir.
READ: Canada-listed Simba hires Oman firm in Wajir seismic survey
“Simba Energy is at an extremely exciting stage of its development, with preparations for the 2-D seismic survey now complete on the block 2-A asset in Kenya, and the shooting of lines about to commence in the next 10 to 15 days, in preparation for the commencement of a drill programme later in 2016. I look forward to updating shareholders of our progress in due course,” said Simba Energy chief executive officer Punkaj Gupta at the company’s Annual General Meeting, (AGM) held this week.
Oil and gas explorers use seismic surveys to produce detailed images of the various rock types and their location beneath the earth’s surface and to determine the location and size of oil and gas reservoirs.
The Canadian firm recently raised Sh213 million in a private placement for use in the exploration activities in Kenya. The data acquisition will cover an area of 500 square kilometres.
The work is to be done through its subsidiary Simba Africa Rift Limited.
It is expected the work will take about 60-75 days to complete to be followed by interpretation of the data.
Simba has oil and gas exploration interests in key areas of Africa with active onshore production sharing contracts in Kenya and Guinea and petroleum sharing contracts under continuing negotiation in Chad, Liberia and Ghana.
Technicians work at the Ngamia 1 oil rig in Turkana county. Simba Energy Inc has raised Sh213 million for use in Kenyan exploration activities. PHOTO | FILE
By BRIAN NGUGI
Posted Thursday, June 2 2016 at 19:47
In Summary
- Oil and gas explorers use seismic surveys to produce detailed images of the various rock types and their location beneath the earth’s surface and to determine the location and size of oil and gas reservoirs.
- Simba Energy chief executive officer Punkaj Gupta says the seismic survey would pave the way for drilling later this year.
- The Canadian firm recently raised Sh213 million in a private placement for use in the exploration activities in Kenya. The data acquisition will cover an area of 500 square kilometres.
Canadian-owned Simba Energy plans to begin seismic surveys in Wajir, northern Kenya, in two weeks to assess the size and location of oil and gas reserves in its exploration block.
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Simba Energy chief executive officer Punkaj Gupta said on Wednesday the seismic survey would pave the way for drilling later this year.
The oil exploration firm, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE), recently hired an Oman-based company to do the hydrocarbons survey in its Block 2A in Wajir.
READ: Canada-listed Simba hires Oman firm in Wajir seismic survey
“Simba Energy is at an extremely exciting stage of its development, with preparations for the 2-D seismic survey now complete on the block 2-A asset in Kenya, and the shooting of lines about to commence in the next 10 to 15 days, in preparation for the commencement of a drill programme later in 2016. I look forward to updating shareholders of our progress in due course,” said Simba Energy chief executive officer Punkaj Gupta at the company’s Annual General Meeting, (AGM) held this week.
Oil and gas explorers use seismic surveys to produce detailed images of the various rock types and their location beneath the earth’s surface and to determine the location and size of oil and gas reservoirs.
The Canadian firm recently raised Sh213 million in a private placement for use in the exploration activities in Kenya. The data acquisition will cover an area of 500 square kilometres.
The work is to be done through its subsidiary Simba Africa Rift Limited.
It is expected the work will take about 60-75 days to complete to be followed by interpretation of the data.
Simba has oil and gas exploration interests in key areas of Africa with active onshore production sharing contracts in Kenya and Guinea and petroleum sharing contracts under continuing negotiation in Chad, Liberia and Ghana.
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World's largest geothermal plant opens in Kenya as global development steams ahead
PennEnergy
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Kenya’s 280 MW Olkaria geothermal power plant, the world’s largest, began commercial operation today, with an opening ceremony held yesterday and attended by government officials. The plant (pictured) will provide almost 20 per cent of the nation’s total power capacity
Kenya is among the world’s most active regions for geothermal development, and figures from the national statistics bureau showed that 381.6 MW of geothermal power was generated in December alone. According to utility Kenya Electricity Generating Co (KenGen), geothermal power now accounts for 51 per cent of the nation’s installed power capacity, displacing hydropower as the top energy source.
“The growth rate seems almost preposterous but we’re seeing 10 geothermal rigs running just in Kenya — they are going crazy with money flowing in,” said Mike Long, executive vice-president of US-based strategic consultancy Galena Advisors. “Geothermal will be growing in Kenya, maybe not to the numbers the government is publishing, but 200 MW per year will be fairly sustained for five+ years.”
Long added that the next growth countries for geothermal power will likely be Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, which are all pushing similar geothermal programmes. Indeed, in its latest power review Uganda’s government said its energy ministry is putting in place a geothermal industry workforce with skills necessary to enable rapid development of the sector. The nation has also received technical assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kenyan government to help expedite sector development.
According to the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), the global geothermal power market added 600 MW of new capacity in 2014, and is predicted to add another 600 GW or more each year for the next three to four years, with over 700 geothermal power projects are under development.
Kenya stops importing power, now generates over 2000MW
Kenya is no longer importing power from its regional neighbours because of oversupply from its own sources.
Statistics from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that Kenya has not imported any power from Tanzania since November last year, while it has scaled down its imports from Uganda.
Kenya Power chief executive Ben Chumo said that Kenya was now self-sufficient in terms of power generation after more than 280 MW was added to the grid last year from various geothermal project.
“We have seen the geothermal projects add enough power to the national grid. We have more than enough and are actually now net exporters to Uganda and Tanzania,” Mr Chumo said.
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have for a long time turned to each other to bridge power supply shortages on their respective national grids.
The KNBS data shows that since the beginning of the year, Kenya has imported 17.13 million kWh from Uganda, while exporting 13.83 million kWh to the same country.
Kenya has also imported 0.98 million kWh from Ethiopia. On the other hand, it has exported a total of 14.53 million kWh, with 0.7 million kWh of that going to Tanzania.
Kenya consumes an average of 540 million kWh of electricity each month, against an average 630 million kWh generated each month. Since July last year, the bulk of the country’s electricity is generated from geothermal sources, followed by hydro and thermal sources.
In the first quarter of 2015, geothermal sources generated 1,476.66 MW, hydro generated 1,018.08 MW while thermal sources generated 485.26 MW.
Albert Mugo, the chief executive officer of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) said that currently, Kenya is the only country in the region that has the capacity to supply its citizens and still sell to its neighbours.
“With an installed capacity of more than 2,100MW against a demand of 1,600 MW, we are able to offer exports to our neighbours and we do hope that in the next five years, electricity will be added to our basket of foreign exchange earners,” said Mr Mugo.
Kenya has been tapping the geothermal resources in the Rift Valley as part of its broader ambition to add 5,000 Megawatts to its electricity output by 2017. That will add to the country’s existing capacity of about 2,152 MW. The country has close 3,000 MW of proven geothermal energy in the Rift Valley, but currently exploits just over 390 MW of geothermal capacity.
Ethiopia also started selling its power to Kenya last year under the East Africa Community Power Pool agreement even though Kenya said that there wasn’t any electricity business between the two countries.
Despite this claim, data from KNBS shows that Kenya has bought 446MW from Ethiopia in the last nine months. In August last year, Ethiopia said that it was planning to export up to 400 MW to Kenya annually. more
read more EASTAFRICANOnce plugged in, that should push Kenya into the global top 5.
KenGen Drilling Programme records unique success Written by Mercy Nduati
Quote:
KenGen has recorded significant steam finds in Olkaria, putting the company in a prime position to begin the next phase of capacity enhancement projects which are largely based on geothermal energy. A total of 375MW is currently available for three planned projects with a total capacity of 350MW as the company continues to drill wells to supply steam for an additional 70MW unit at the recently commissioned Olkaria I Unit 4&5 plant.Other projects are the 140MW Olkaria V and Olkaria VI plants, which the company plans to develop in the next 2-4 years. The 140MW Olkaria V, KenGen’s next project, is set to kick off before the end of the year.
“The current steam available is 374.7MW. This is available for Olkaria 1 Unit 6, a single unit of 70 MW to be constructed at Olkaria 1. Available steam for this plant is 84 MW,” said KenGen’s director for Geothermal Development, Eng. Abel Rotich. “Olkaria V Power Plant is a 140 MW Project. Steam available for this plant is 166.4MW while the other 140MW Olkaria VI plant has 124.3MW of available steam,” says Mr Rotich, adding: “Testing of other wells is in progress. We are also drilling more wells which shall cover our requirements going forward.”
The company is nearing completion of the drilling program whose aim was to supply steam for over 400MW that is planned for development in the next 2-4 years. The remaining steam will be used at the wellheads program to ensure that the steam available is converted to electricity at the earliest opportunity, pending construction of the power plants. This far, the wellhead generation units are providing a total of 45MW of electricity.
KenGen has exceeded required steam levels, which enhances guarantees towards financing for the projects. It also means that the company has already provided steam for future plants exceeding the requirements of the three projects under this drilling program. Already, the company has picked consultants for the project and is in the process of selecting contractors. Negotiations for funding are progressing well with development partners.
The huge steam finds have been due to the company’s experience in geothermal exploration, improved technology and world-class expertise. Known as the multi-well pad drilling approach, it employs both the directional and straight well drilling. A three wells-pad 921 have been tested and proven to give a total output of 32.7 MW.
“Three wells have been drilled on pad 921. The total discharge from this pad (A pad refers to group of several wells) is 32.7 MW. However, OW-921A discharge data is only preliminary and it is anticipated that if tested at wellhead pressures, output could be more than 30 MW. We plan to carry out long term discharge tests on the well once proper disposal arrangement is in place,” said Mr Rotich.
Previously, the highest yielding pad, also with three wells was at 33MW and forms one of Africa’s biggest well-pad which is located in the geothermal-rich Olkaria area. The well was connected to the 140MW Olkaria IV project, which is part of the milestone 280MW project.KenGen has drilled 137 wells since 2007, way above the target of 100 wells. Eight rigs are in operation at the Olkaria steam fields.
To accelerate its geothermal power production programme, KenGen has explored the innovative wellhead technology which is faster to deploy. To date, 45MW of power is being produced using this technology while KenGen is on schedule to add an additional 30MW to this fleet. Fourteen such wellheads are expected to be completed by 2016.
Geothermal sources currently account for one-third of the national installed capacity estimated at 2 150 MW but provide more than half of the energy generated due to its high energy yield and stability against weather variations. Geothermal is poised to be the future dominant source of electricity.KenGen plans to add at least 3,000 megawatts to the national grid by 2018, mostly from renewable sources such as geothermal and wind.
Source: 2015 Annual Global Geothermal Power Production Report
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Oil sector is also hot on heels with significant findings.
Kenya oil sector gets boost on US-based firm drilling pledge
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Kenya’s oil and gas exploration has received a boost after Houston-based Anadarko Petroleum said that it will go ahead with its local drilling programme despite cutting its budget for other markets.
Anadarko said it had to cut its exploration budget by a third due to the falling oil prices which is at a five-year low. The reduction in the exploration budget will mostly affect its US-based blocks but work on its Lamu-based blocks will continue this year.
“In 2015, Anadarko expects to drill nine to 12 deep water exploration/ appraisal wells focusing on play-opening exploration opportunities in Colombia, Kenya and the Gulf of Mexico,” said the company in a statement.
Anadarko did not give a breakdown of how many wells it plans to drill on its five Lamu Basin blocks or how much it has budgeted for the local work but offshore drilling is significantly more expensive than onshore drilling.
Large deposits
Offshore drilling can cost as much as $150 million (Sh13.56 billion) while an onshore equivalent can requires between $20 million (Sh1.82 billion) and $25 million (Sh2.28 billion).
Analysts say that oil explorers are continuing their searches despite the falling prices on confidence that they will find large deposits.
“BG Group of the UK is planning to drill two offshore wells in its blocks located in Mombasa at a cost of $160 million (Sh14.4 billion). There is consensus among exploration firms that the region still promises strong finds that justify continued investment,” said the 2014 fourth quarter Natural Resources report by Burbidge Capital.
Tullow Oil, Taipan Resources, Simba and ERHC Energy are other explorers that have drilling programmes for 2015.
Continued exploration is also expected to benefit local companies that offer supporting services such as logistics, security and construction.
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Tullow enters new phase with mega Turkana camp plan
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London Stock Exchange-listed oil and gas company Tullow is scaling up its exploration operations in northern Kenya with the planned construction of a mammoth logistics centre that signals the transition to the critical wells appraisal stage.
Tullow is building the new camp on a 426-acre parcel of land leased from Turkana residents in Kapese. The facility is located seven kilometers from Lokichar - one of the areas it has struck oil.
“Tullow has recorded success in the exploration phase of its programme in Kenya and is entering the extended exploration and appraisal phase,” the explorer says in the latest regulatory filings.
The oil firm said the project is informed by the challenges its operations in Block 10BB and 13T are facing with the provision of adequate camp facilities, material storage yards and work areas for contractors.
The plan is to have the new base replace Tullow’s four sites, currently located in the Lokichar and Turkana basins.
“Tullow operates from several locations in the Lokichar and Turkana basins, which are Twiga, Ngamia, Ekales and Engomo camps,” said Mercy Kabangi, Tullow Kenya’s senior communications advisor, adding that the Kapese camp is a short to medium term facility that will support the firm’s operations for the next three to six years.
It will, among other things, be capable of holding approximately 1,200 workers and larger aircraft. The firm has set aside Sh9.1 billion for its exploration and appraisal activities in Kenya this year. It has, however, not disclosed what portion will go into building the new integrated support base (ISB).
Tullow’s massive investment in the base is significant because Block 10BB holds the Amosing and Ngamia wells, the two locations where the company has made oil finds in varying amounts since its first announcement in 2012.
Extended well tests on Ngamia basin are set to begin mid next year while tests on the Amosing well are set to begin next month, a crucial stage in determining the amount of commercially viable oil in the Turkana basin.
The 13T oil block holds Ekales and Twiga wells on which Tullow is currently conducting early development activity, with drilling results from the Ekales-2 well expected next month.
An operations update by Tullow last week showed that the Ngamia-7 well found 132 metres of oil net of costs of extraction (also called net oil pay) while the Ekales-2 appraisal well found net oil pay of between 50 and 70 metres.
“This result, and the promising initial flows from the Amosing oil field extended well test, give us further confidence in the size and scale of our two cornerstone fields for the development of the South Lokichar Basin,” said Tullow exploration director Angus McCoss in the statement.
Mid last year, Tullow pledged to meet the government’s target of commercialising oil by 2017, even as it described the resource discovered as being of high quality and highly marketable internationally.
Tullow, which is Britain’s fourth-largest oil and gas firm, and its partner Africa Oil have struck commercially viable oil deposits totalling 600 million barrels in Turkana’s Lokichar basin.
The 2017 target, and the growing number of successful resource finds in the two highly promising blocks in northern Kenya, has necessitated the latest investment in a new camp.
“The total area of land leased is approximately 426.3 acres and Tullow proposes to develop about 380 acres, which is currently fenced with an electric wire fence,” Tullow says in the regulatory filings
“The land is currently used as an airstrip for arriving and departing passengers mainly going to work at various Tullow operating locations in South Lokichar.”
Phase one of the new base will include a community liaison office, a 400 man camp, a contractors’ work area, a fuel and maintenance facility, security and information systems offices and a logistics centre.
The second phase of the multi-million shilling project will include construction of a central power plant, fuel distribution and water treatments systems, an 800- man camp, an air terminal and medical centre.
Tullow personnel currently reside in several rig and support camps that are not centralised, an aspect the oil firm views is not cost-efficient for the next stage of its activities.
“The current facilities are not designed and do not have the capacity to support an extended exploration and appraisal programme and to allow Tullow and its service contractors operate in the remote South Lokichar region,” the UK-based oil explorer notes.
The investment by Tullow in Kenya comes at a time when the company is cutting back on expenditures as part of measures taken in the wake of falling international prices of crude.
Tullow Oil in January announced that it would slash its global exploration budget by Sh9.1 billion ($100 million), but added that it will continue focusing on its East African business.
The budget cut reduced its projected exploration expenditure for this year to Sh18.2 billion ($200 million) from the Sh27.3 billion ($300 million) it announced in November.Africa Oil encounters 28-metre oil in Turkana well
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Africa Oil has encountered hydrocarbons at Amosing-5A with depth of between 15 to 28 metres, which it sees as proving a northern extension to the Amosing field within the wider Lokichar basin, Turkana.
Africa Oil strikes more crude in Lokichar Basin
The well is located in Block 10BB exploratory where Tullow Oil owns 50 per cent and shipping giant Maersk has recently taken a 25 per cent stake.
In a statement from Canada, the company said the well had been drilled in the July-September to test the surrounding rock.
“The well encountered an estimated 15 to 28 metres of net oil pay in a down-flank position and successfully proved a northern extension to the Amosing field,” said the company.
The firm also reported the Twiga-3 exploratory appraisal well in Block 13T encountered sands within the Lokone Shale, interpreted as good quality oil-bearing reservoir over a gross interval of 120 metres.
“This result will be assessed in future exploration and appraisal activities, stepping out into the South Lokichar basin to further define this encouraging additional oil potential,” said an update.
Reservoir extension
It further said following completion of appraisal activities at Marriot 46 — which is in the North Lokichar basin — it is now drilling the Emesek-1 basin opening well, which will test the undrilled basin.
It added that the rig in use at Atom-2 will later move to drill the Cheptuket-1 exploration well in Block 12A to test an area in the undrilled Kerio Valley Basin, which it said is in a similar structural setting to the successful Ngamia and Amosing discoveries made earlier.
“The production phase of the Extended Well Testing (EWT) programme has been completed at the Amosing field and is ongoing at the Ngamia field,” it said.
Africa Oil said the results prove reservoir extension over distances suitable for field development.
“The production phase of the Ngamia field EWT commenced in September. Results to date indicate well productivity in line with expectations and proven communication in one zone to date,” said Africa Oil.
READ: Africa Oil strikes 200m of oil raising Lokichar Basin hopes
Production objectives
Africa Oil said there were ongoing discussions with the Kenyan Government on the draft field development plan for the discoveries in the South Lokichar Basin.
A field development plan establishes the number of wells to be drilled to reach production objectives, the recovery techniques to be used to extract the fluids within the reservoir and the treatment systems needed to preserve the environment.
Oil exploration firm Tullow has reported another oil find in northern Kenya, Reuters reported.
“Etom-2 well in block 13t, northern Kenya, has encountered 102 metres of net oil pay in two columns,”
Turkana oil to earn Kenya Sh6.4 trillion in 23 years
Kenya will make about Sh6.4 trillion from the Turkana oil find alone if commercial production starts by 2020. An Oxfam report has also suggested that the oil will be completely depleted by 2043. This means production can be carried out for a maximum of 23 years. Researchers for the report by the global development charity say the country will make on average about Sh280 billion every year. “This amount, however, does not put Kenya in the league of Saudi Arabia,” Charles Wanguhu, one of the authors of the report titled Protecting Future Oil Revenues: Priorities in Advance of Production. This will translate to about Sh6.4 trillion over the period, which is one and a half times the country’s GDP. This is one of the first reports that has projected the value of the Turkana oil in an attempt to manage public expectations. The earnings are expected to be shared between the national and county governments, and the host community. Turkana is estimated to have more than 600 million barrels of oil, but this is still a drop in the ocean compared to the big oil producers in the Middle East. MAJOR EXPORTERS According to the report, the break-even point for Kenya’s oil will be about Sh4,500 ($45) per barrel. This is almost twice what Tullow Oil said would be the break-even point. Tullow told its shareholders that Kenyan oil can be commercially extracted at a break-even cost of about $25 (Sh2,543) per barrel, lower than the current global price of $30 (Sh3,040). This would put Kenya among the 10 cheapest oil-producing countries, ahead of major exporters like Nigeria and Angola. However, these projected production costs are almost three times Kuwait’s $8.50 (Sh864) and Saudi Arabia’s $9.90 (Sh1,007) — the two least-cost oil producers in the world, according to the findings of a Norwegian oil and gas consulting firm, Rystad Energy. The true price of Turkana production will be known once Tullow completes a field development plan that will show if local production is viable, the amount of financing required and will pave the way for an investment decision to be made. Should Kenyan resources prove to be commercially viable, Tullow said it would take at least three-and-a-half years after extraction is given the go-ahead for the country to extract its first barrel of oil. The Oxfam report also raised concerns after it found that more than a third of the companies that own petroleum rights in Kenya hold them through a tax haven subsidiary.
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Kenya oil sector gets boost on US-based firm drilling pledge
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Kenya’s oil and gas exploration has received a boost after Houston-based Anadarko Petroleum said that it will go ahead with its local drilling programme despite cutting its budget for other markets.
Anadarko said it had to cut its exploration budget by a third due to the falling oil prices which is at a five-year low. The reduction in the exploration budget will mostly affect its US-based blocks but work on its Lamu-based blocks will continue this year.
“In 2015, Anadarko expects to drill nine to 12 deep water exploration/ appraisal wells focusing on play-opening exploration opportunities in Colombia, Kenya and the Gulf of Mexico,” said the company in a statement.
Anadarko did not give a breakdown of how many wells it plans to drill on its five Lamu Basin blocks or how much it has budgeted for the local work but offshore drilling is significantly more expensive than onshore drilling.
Large deposits
Offshore drilling can cost as much as $150 million (Sh13.56 billion) while an onshore equivalent can requires between $20 million (Sh1.82 billion) and $25 million (Sh2.28 billion).
Analysts say that oil explorers are continuing their searches despite the falling prices on confidence that they will find large deposits.
“BG Group of the UK is planning to drill two offshore wells in its blocks located in Mombasa at a cost of $160 million (Sh14.4 billion). There is consensus among exploration firms that the region still promises strong finds that justify continued investment,” said the 2014 fourth quarter Natural Resources report by Burbidge Capital.
Tullow Oil, Taipan Resources, Simba and ERHC Energy are other explorers that have drilling programmes for 2015.
Continued exploration is also expected to benefit local companies that offer supporting services such as logistics, security and construction.
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Tullow enters new phase with mega Turkana camp plan
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London Stock Exchange-listed oil and gas company Tullow is scaling up its exploration operations in northern Kenya with the planned construction of a mammoth logistics centre that signals the transition to the critical wells appraisal stage.
Tullow is building the new camp on a 426-acre parcel of land leased from Turkana residents in Kapese. The facility is located seven kilometers from Lokichar - one of the areas it has struck oil.
“Tullow has recorded success in the exploration phase of its programme in Kenya and is entering the extended exploration and appraisal phase,” the explorer says in the latest regulatory filings.
The oil firm said the project is informed by the challenges its operations in Block 10BB and 13T are facing with the provision of adequate camp facilities, material storage yards and work areas for contractors.
The plan is to have the new base replace Tullow’s four sites, currently located in the Lokichar and Turkana basins.
“Tullow operates from several locations in the Lokichar and Turkana basins, which are Twiga, Ngamia, Ekales and Engomo camps,” said Mercy Kabangi, Tullow Kenya’s senior communications advisor, adding that the Kapese camp is a short to medium term facility that will support the firm’s operations for the next three to six years.
It will, among other things, be capable of holding approximately 1,200 workers and larger aircraft. The firm has set aside Sh9.1 billion for its exploration and appraisal activities in Kenya this year. It has, however, not disclosed what portion will go into building the new integrated support base (ISB).
Tullow’s massive investment in the base is significant because Block 10BB holds the Amosing and Ngamia wells, the two locations where the company has made oil finds in varying amounts since its first announcement in 2012.
Extended well tests on Ngamia basin are set to begin mid next year while tests on the Amosing well are set to begin next month, a crucial stage in determining the amount of commercially viable oil in the Turkana basin.
The 13T oil block holds Ekales and Twiga wells on which Tullow is currently conducting early development activity, with drilling results from the Ekales-2 well expected next month.
An operations update by Tullow last week showed that the Ngamia-7 well found 132 metres of oil net of costs of extraction (also called net oil pay) while the Ekales-2 appraisal well found net oil pay of between 50 and 70 metres.
“This result, and the promising initial flows from the Amosing oil field extended well test, give us further confidence in the size and scale of our two cornerstone fields for the development of the South Lokichar Basin,” said Tullow exploration director Angus McCoss in the statement.
Mid last year, Tullow pledged to meet the government’s target of commercialising oil by 2017, even as it described the resource discovered as being of high quality and highly marketable internationally.
Tullow, which is Britain’s fourth-largest oil and gas firm, and its partner Africa Oil have struck commercially viable oil deposits totalling 600 million barrels in Turkana’s Lokichar basin.
The 2017 target, and the growing number of successful resource finds in the two highly promising blocks in northern Kenya, has necessitated the latest investment in a new camp.
“The total area of land leased is approximately 426.3 acres and Tullow proposes to develop about 380 acres, which is currently fenced with an electric wire fence,” Tullow says in the regulatory filings
“The land is currently used as an airstrip for arriving and departing passengers mainly going to work at various Tullow operating locations in South Lokichar.”
Phase one of the new base will include a community liaison office, a 400 man camp, a contractors’ work area, a fuel and maintenance facility, security and information systems offices and a logistics centre.
The second phase of the multi-million shilling project will include construction of a central power plant, fuel distribution and water treatments systems, an 800- man camp, an air terminal and medical centre.
Tullow personnel currently reside in several rig and support camps that are not centralised, an aspect the oil firm views is not cost-efficient for the next stage of its activities.
“The current facilities are not designed and do not have the capacity to support an extended exploration and appraisal programme and to allow Tullow and its service contractors operate in the remote South Lokichar region,” the UK-based oil explorer notes.
The investment by Tullow in Kenya comes at a time when the company is cutting back on expenditures as part of measures taken in the wake of falling international prices of crude.
Tullow Oil in January announced that it would slash its global exploration budget by Sh9.1 billion ($100 million), but added that it will continue focusing on its East African business.
The budget cut reduced its projected exploration expenditure for this year to Sh18.2 billion ($200 million) from the Sh27.3 billion ($300 million) it announced in November.Africa Oil encounters 28-metre oil in Turkana well
Business Daily
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Africa Oil has encountered hydrocarbons at Amosing-5A with depth of between 15 to 28 metres, which it sees as proving a northern extension to the Amosing field within the wider Lokichar basin, Turkana.
Africa Oil strikes more crude in Lokichar Basin
The well is located in Block 10BB exploratory where Tullow Oil owns 50 per cent and shipping giant Maersk has recently taken a 25 per cent stake.
In a statement from Canada, the company said the well had been drilled in the July-September to test the surrounding rock.
“The well encountered an estimated 15 to 28 metres of net oil pay in a down-flank position and successfully proved a northern extension to the Amosing field,” said the company.
The firm also reported the Twiga-3 exploratory appraisal well in Block 13T encountered sands within the Lokone Shale, interpreted as good quality oil-bearing reservoir over a gross interval of 120 metres.
“This result will be assessed in future exploration and appraisal activities, stepping out into the South Lokichar basin to further define this encouraging additional oil potential,” said an update.
Reservoir extension
It further said following completion of appraisal activities at Marriot 46 — which is in the North Lokichar basin — it is now drilling the Emesek-1 basin opening well, which will test the undrilled basin.
It added that the rig in use at Atom-2 will later move to drill the Cheptuket-1 exploration well in Block 12A to test an area in the undrilled Kerio Valley Basin, which it said is in a similar structural setting to the successful Ngamia and Amosing discoveries made earlier.
“The production phase of the Extended Well Testing (EWT) programme has been completed at the Amosing field and is ongoing at the Ngamia field,” it said.
Africa Oil said the results prove reservoir extension over distances suitable for field development.
“The production phase of the Ngamia field EWT commenced in September. Results to date indicate well productivity in line with expectations and proven communication in one zone to date,” said Africa Oil.
READ: Africa Oil strikes 200m of oil raising Lokichar Basin hopes
Production objectives
Africa Oil said there were ongoing discussions with the Kenyan Government on the draft field development plan for the discoveries in the South Lokichar Basin.
A field development plan establishes the number of wells to be drilled to reach production objectives, the recovery techniques to be used to extract the fluids within the reservoir and the treatment systems needed to preserve the environment.
Oil exploration firm Tullow has reported another oil find in northern Kenya, Reuters reported.
“Etom-2 well in block 13t, northern Kenya, has encountered 102 metres of net oil pay in two columns,”
Turkana oil to earn Kenya Sh6.4 trillion in 23 years
Kenya will make about Sh6.4 trillion from the Turkana oil find alone if commercial production starts by 2020. An Oxfam report has also suggested that the oil will be completely depleted by 2043. This means production can be carried out for a maximum of 23 years. Researchers for the report by the global development charity say the country will make on average about Sh280 billion every year. “This amount, however, does not put Kenya in the league of Saudi Arabia,” Charles Wanguhu, one of the authors of the report titled Protecting Future Oil Revenues: Priorities in Advance of Production. This will translate to about Sh6.4 trillion over the period, which is one and a half times the country’s GDP. This is one of the first reports that has projected the value of the Turkana oil in an attempt to manage public expectations. The earnings are expected to be shared between the national and county governments, and the host community. Turkana is estimated to have more than 600 million barrels of oil, but this is still a drop in the ocean compared to the big oil producers in the Middle East. MAJOR EXPORTERS According to the report, the break-even point for Kenya’s oil will be about Sh4,500 ($45) per barrel. This is almost twice what Tullow Oil said would be the break-even point. Tullow told its shareholders that Kenyan oil can be commercially extracted at a break-even cost of about $25 (Sh2,543) per barrel, lower than the current global price of $30 (Sh3,040). This would put Kenya among the 10 cheapest oil-producing countries, ahead of major exporters like Nigeria and Angola. However, these projected production costs are almost three times Kuwait’s $8.50 (Sh864) and Saudi Arabia’s $9.90 (Sh1,007) — the two least-cost oil producers in the world, according to the findings of a Norwegian oil and gas consulting firm, Rystad Energy. The true price of Turkana production will be known once Tullow completes a field development plan that will show if local production is viable, the amount of financing required and will pave the way for an investment decision to be made. Should Kenyan resources prove to be commercially viable, Tullow said it would take at least three-and-a-half years after extraction is given the go-ahead for the country to extract its first barrel of oil. The Oxfam report also raised concerns after it found that more than a third of the companies that own petroleum rights in Kenya hold them through a tax haven subsidiary.
Read more at: Turkana oil to earn Kenya Sh6.4 trillion in 23 years
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The marina is the first of its kind in East African Coast apart from South Africa and Egypt.
EnglishPoint Marina is contemporary development. It offers apartments living in the comfort, luxury and security of a hotel and will be managed by the award winning team of the Pinewood Village Beach Resort.
Onsite facilities include a hotel, restaurant, spa & gym, serviced marina, water-sport centre, boardwalk with retail outlets and underground car parking. EnglishPoint is located on a 4 acre beach front site, across the creek from the historic Fort Jesus and spectacular skyline of Mombasa old town.
All apartments for purchase have a high standard of specification including:
Air conditioning
Modern fitted kitchens with integrated appliances
Modern fitted bathrooms
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Utility room with washer/dryer
Internet, satellite and telephone outlets in all rooms
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Lilfts and staircases to all above-ground apartments
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Hotel facilities and servicing available to apartment owners
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HOTEL
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RESTAURANT
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The marina is the first of its kind in East African Coast apart from South Africa and Egypt.
EnglishPoint Marina is contemporary development. It offers apartments living in the comfort, luxury and security of a hotel and will be managed by the award winning team of the Pinewood Village Beach Resort.
Onsite facilities include a hotel, restaurant, spa & gym, serviced marina, water-sport centre, boardwalk with retail outlets and underground car parking. EnglishPoint is located on a 4 acre beach front site, across the creek from the historic Fort Jesus and spectacular skyline of Mombasa old town.
All apartments for purchase have a high standard of specification including:
Air conditioning
Modern fitted kitchens with integrated appliances
Modern fitted bathrooms
Solar hot water
Utility room with washer/dryer
Internet, satellite and telephone outlets in all rooms
Secure underground car parking with storage facility
Lilfts and staircases to all above-ground apartments
Communal infinity swimming pool, beach and jacuzzi
Hotel facilities and servicing available to apartment owners
Opportunity to rent your apartment through the hotel for investment purposes
24 Hour security including CCTV, guards and security lighting
Free membership to the Nyali Golf Club
LOCATION
EnglishPoint is situated on a beautiful white sandy beach, with full access to the warm waters of the English Point creek and spectacular views of Mombasa old town, Fort Jesus and Old Mombasa harbour.
HOTEL
23 Air conditioned rooms, 3 suites, 24-hour reception, rooftop breakfast restaurant, rooftop meeting room and conference facility. Apartments can also be part of the hotel inventory - an opportunity for investors to sub-lease their apartments to the hotel.
RESTAURANT
Restaurant with spectacular views straddling the beach and sea with indoor and outdoor seating. International standard cuisine and management. Preferential arrangement for residents.
SPA & GYM
Fantastic waterfront location with full unobstructed view of the marina and beyond. Preferential arrangement for residents.
MARINA
East Africa's first floating pontoon marina. Fully serviced with on-berth supply of fresh water, electricity, internet, satellite TV, fuel, pump out facilities and slipway. 88 berths from 6m to 30m with access to full hotel services. Security and Management Centre.
FERRY SERVICE
Unique shuttle service for residents and guests across the creek to Mombasa old town. Bypasses the busy Nyali Bridge for direct access to Mombasa Island and the airport.
WATER-SPORT CENTRE
Comprehensive facilities for water-sports including deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, sea safaris and creek excursions.
RETAIL
Space located in the hotel block and on the boardwalk for a potential small supermarket, bank, travel shop, coffee shops and gift shop.
SWIMMING POOL / JACUZZI / POOL DECK
Spectacular sea front location with unobstructed view of Mombasa old town and Fort Jesus. For apartment and hotel residents only, includes a fully serviced pool bar.
UNDERGROUND CAR PARK
Facility for the safe and secure storage of vehicles and personal belongings. One secure entrance and exit. Each space to have a floor and ceiling locker. Allocation of one car park per apartment. Additional spaces for sale. Serviced by lifts and stairs to apartments above
Infor: www.englishpointmarina.com/facilities.html
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Dogo kundu masterplan has already been launched-MOMBASA COUNTY
Dongo Kundu SEZ Master-Plan
Cabinet gives the nod for Special Economic Zone construction in Mombasa
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The Cabinet has approved the development of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dongo Kundu, Mombasa, targeting to boost job creation and regional trade.
The facility will be developed as an industrial and commercial hub with potential for the creation of jobs for the youth, a dispatch from State House said.
A blue print by the Industrialisation ministry showed that the plan included the establishment a free-trade zone (FTZ) within the 1,326 hectares SEZ facility.
“2018 is the target year for the launch of Mombasa SEZ at Dongo Kundu,” the ministry said in the document adding that it forecasts a population of 27,000 workers within the SEZ.
The FTZ project will be established on a site of between 300-500 acres of land that is available to investors.
It will host wholesale and retail trading, breaking bulk, re-packaging logistics, warehousing and handling and storage of goods among others.
Unlike the current practice at Mombasa port, where all goods are subjected to slow customs procedure, a FTZ creates a haven where goods on transit face less strict customs regulations.
The area will be reserved for re-exports to the 400 million-people Common Market for Eastern and Southern African (Comesa), allowing for transshipment of cargo without inspection or paying customs duty.
Dongo Kundu SEZ Master-Plan
Cabinet gives the nod for Special Economic Zone construction in Mombasa
Business Daily
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The Cabinet has approved the development of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dongo Kundu, Mombasa, targeting to boost job creation and regional trade.
The facility will be developed as an industrial and commercial hub with potential for the creation of jobs for the youth, a dispatch from State House said.
A blue print by the Industrialisation ministry showed that the plan included the establishment a free-trade zone (FTZ) within the 1,326 hectares SEZ facility.
“2018 is the target year for the launch of Mombasa SEZ at Dongo Kundu,” the ministry said in the document adding that it forecasts a population of 27,000 workers within the SEZ.
The FTZ project will be established on a site of between 300-500 acres of land that is available to investors.
It will host wholesale and retail trading, breaking bulk, re-packaging logistics, warehousing and handling and storage of goods among others.
Unlike the current practice at Mombasa port, where all goods are subjected to slow customs procedure, a FTZ creates a haven where goods on transit face less strict customs regulations.
The area will be reserved for re-exports to the 400 million-people Common Market for Eastern and Southern African (Comesa), allowing for transshipment of cargo without inspection or paying customs duty.
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Airport centre Mall mjini changamwe yajengwa sasa hivihangamwe | Airport Centre Mall | 16,000m² | U/C
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One such development is the Airport Centre Mall, located at the heart of the densely populated Changamwe area. It will sit on 2.5 acres a kilometre from the airport turn-off as one drives towards Magongo.
The directors, Mr Abdulsalaam Noorani and Mr Imran Noorani, broke ground this week, and bookings have already hit the 70 per cent mark. “The Sh700 million investment will have a ground and first floor, with the built up area measuring about 172,000 square feet. It will have more than 250 parking slots on the ground floor and basement,” Imran said.
It will be the first modern Mall in Changamwe, and is expected to change the outlook of commercial properties in the area. The groundwork commenced on the 15th of February 2016 and the project is anticipated to take a span of eighteen months for completion, that is, late 2017.
According to Mr Imran, the choice of location was informed by ease of access not only or the residential estates within the area, but also by its proximity to industrial companies and the Moi International Airport.
The expansion of the roads in Changamwe, which form an important cluster around Mombasa port, will incorporate the construction of interchanges and overpasses on an eight-lane highway. There will also be access roads to the Airport Centre mall.
“We have one of the largest supermarket chains in the country as our anchor tenant while various service and utility providers have booked space. This will bring services closer to the people of Changamwe,” Imran said.
Meanwhile, Mr Davis Kithiki of DK Real Estate Ltd said ridding Changamwe and Magongo of trucks will open them up for big-time residential and commercial investments since it will take less than 15 minutes to commute from Mombasa Island.
Uzinduzi wa huu mradi
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This morning I presided over the ground breaking ceremony of Airport Centre, the first Modern Mall in Changamwe Constituency. Airport Centre will bring retail outlets and various service and utility providers closer to the people of Changamwe.
The 700 Million shilling investment is anticipated to take a span of eighteen months for completion and 60% is already sold out. We sincerely thank Mr. Abdulsalaam Noorani and his son Mr. Imran Noorani for undertaking such a noble project and we welcome other investors to Changamwe too.
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One such development is the Airport Centre Mall, located at the heart of the densely populated Changamwe area. It will sit on 2.5 acres a kilometre from the airport turn-off as one drives towards Magongo.
The directors, Mr Abdulsalaam Noorani and Mr Imran Noorani, broke ground this week, and bookings have already hit the 70 per cent mark. “The Sh700 million investment will have a ground and first floor, with the built up area measuring about 172,000 square feet. It will have more than 250 parking slots on the ground floor and basement,” Imran said.
It will be the first modern Mall in Changamwe, and is expected to change the outlook of commercial properties in the area. The groundwork commenced on the 15th of February 2016 and the project is anticipated to take a span of eighteen months for completion, that is, late 2017.
According to Mr Imran, the choice of location was informed by ease of access not only or the residential estates within the area, but also by its proximity to industrial companies and the Moi International Airport.
The expansion of the roads in Changamwe, which form an important cluster around Mombasa port, will incorporate the construction of interchanges and overpasses on an eight-lane highway. There will also be access roads to the Airport Centre mall.
“We have one of the largest supermarket chains in the country as our anchor tenant while various service and utility providers have booked space. This will bring services closer to the people of Changamwe,” Imran said.
Meanwhile, Mr Davis Kithiki of DK Real Estate Ltd said ridding Changamwe and Magongo of trucks will open them up for big-time residential and commercial investments since it will take less than 15 minutes to commute from Mombasa Island.
Uzinduzi wa huu mradi
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This morning I presided over the ground breaking ceremony of Airport Centre, the first Modern Mall in Changamwe Constituency. Airport Centre will bring retail outlets and various service and utility providers closer to the people of Changamwe.
The 700 Million shilling investment is anticipated to take a span of eighteen months for completion and 60% is already sold out. We sincerely thank Mr. Abdulsalaam Noorani and his son Mr. Imran Noorani for undertaking such a noble project and we welcome other investors to Changamwe too.
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Construction of Sh10b Mombasa International University starts
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A Sh10 billion university is set to be built in Utange courtesy of the African University Trust of Kenya (AUTK).
The proposed Mombasa International University (MIU) campus will stand on 84 acres, hugging the expansive Shimo la Tewa Prison farm and overlooking the scenic Mtwapa Creek.
According to AUTK founder member and MIU trustee, Feisal Sherman, the first phase of construction will comprise accommodation facilities and classes to host faculties of Islamic studies, Information and Communication Technology, economics and political science.
“The contractor is already on site and has 18 months (until August 2016) to complete the first phase. We expect to admit the first lot of students in September 2016,” he said.
Mr Sherman said as the construction works are going on, AUTK is working with the Commission for University Education to ensure they get accreditation.
Needy students
Once fully operational, the university campus is expected to have a student population of 5,000.
“Twenty per cent of these, or about 1,000, will be needy students who will be on full scholarship, with priority being given to residents of Utange and its immediate environs. We also expect to hire at least 2,000 locals in technical and non- technical fields,” he said.
Mr Sherman said the second and third phases would cater for classes that will teach marine science studies, education, sciences, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, law, medicine and engineering.
“To make teaching marine sciences possible, the institution will explore Mtwapa Creek and build a marina and port harbour facilities,” he said.
Other expected facilities and amenities include a multi-purpose soccer pitch, basketball and tennis courts, amphitheatre and a water treatment plant.
There will also be a cafeteria, libraries, lecture halls, dining halls, student club offices, study rooms, supermarket, male/female hair salons, dry cleaner, post office, bank, seminar halls, computer laboratories, male and female dormitories, a health centre and administration block.
“During the different phases of construction, at least 500 local labourers will be employed for a period of 10 years. Contracts to supply building materials will be given to local dealers,” he said.
The university trustee said they were working to find an amicable solution to objections raised by squatters who have occupied the land earmarked for the project for some time.
“We might lose this project to Tanzania or Somalia unless we urgently address this obstruction brought on by squatters. We are keen to achieve education goals outlined in Vision 2030 and will not allow the project to be taken away from us,” he said.
Game changer
Residents, led by Majaoni Squatter Settlement Committee Chairman, Julius Lewa, said they looked forward to seeing the project completed as it is expected to provide a major boost to the local economy.
“The establishment of this university will be a game changer as it will open up opportunities for us to excel in different spheres of the economy,” he said.C
Mombasa International University
An artist’s impression of Mombasa International University
Construction of Sh10b Mombasa International University starts
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A Sh10 billion university is set to be built in Utange courtesy of the African University Trust of Kenya (AUTK).
The proposed Mombasa International University (MIU) campus will stand on 84 acres, hugging the expansive Shimo la Tewa Prison farm and overlooking the scenic Mtwapa Creek.
According to AUTK founder member and MIU trustee, Feisal Sherman, the first phase of construction will comprise accommodation facilities and classes to host faculties of Islamic studies, Information and Communication Technology, economics and political science.
“The contractor is already on site and has 18 months (until August 2016) to complete the first phase. We expect to admit the first lot of students in September 2016,” he said.
Mr Sherman said as the construction works are going on, AUTK is working with the Commission for University Education to ensure they get accreditation.
Needy students
Once fully operational, the university campus is expected to have a student population of 5,000.
“Twenty per cent of these, or about 1,000, will be needy students who will be on full scholarship, with priority being given to residents of Utange and its immediate environs. We also expect to hire at least 2,000 locals in technical and non- technical fields,” he said.
Mr Sherman said the second and third phases would cater for classes that will teach marine science studies, education, sciences, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, law, medicine and engineering.
“To make teaching marine sciences possible, the institution will explore Mtwapa Creek and build a marina and port harbour facilities,” he said.
Other expected facilities and amenities include a multi-purpose soccer pitch, basketball and tennis courts, amphitheatre and a water treatment plant.
There will also be a cafeteria, libraries, lecture halls, dining halls, student club offices, study rooms, supermarket, male/female hair salons, dry cleaner, post office, bank, seminar halls, computer laboratories, male and female dormitories, a health centre and administration block.
“During the different phases of construction, at least 500 local labourers will be employed for a period of 10 years. Contracts to supply building materials will be given to local dealers,” he said.
The university trustee said they were working to find an amicable solution to objections raised by squatters who have occupied the land earmarked for the project for some time.
“We might lose this project to Tanzania or Somalia unless we urgently address this obstruction brought on by squatters. We are keen to achieve education goals outlined in Vision 2030 and will not allow the project to be taken away from us,” he said.
Game changer
Residents, led by Majaoni Squatter Settlement Committee Chairman, Julius Lewa, said they looked forward to seeing the project completed as it is expected to provide a major boost to the local economy.
“The establishment of this university will be a game changer as it will open up opportunities for us to excel in different spheres of the economy,” he said.C
Na hii ni stesheni spesheli katika mji wa mombasa itakayokua chanzo cha mtambo mpya wa reli ya kisasa ya SGR.Hili jengo lapita mita 100 kwa urefu.
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Wallahi, there is really a lot going on in this country that we should really be proud of!
Hii ndio render mpya kabisa ya stesheni ya SGR Mjini Nairobi,jiji kubwa Africa Mashariki na ya Kati itakayokua kituo/chanzo cha safari katika mtambo mpya wa reli ya SGR nchini Kenya.
Nairobi South Station
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Ujenzi umeshika kasi usiku na mchana.
boiler building of Nairobi Train Depot source
concrete drainage pipes underneath both the SGR and the old metre gauge railway at Nairobi South Station source
steel ducting for electrical and tel-communication cables underneath both the SGR and the old metre gauge railway at Nairobi South Station source
service tunnel for plumbing and fire service pipes underneath both the SGR and the old metre gauge railway at Nairobi South Station sourceThe Nairobi South Station Complex comprises of the Nairobi South Station and the Train Depot. The Nairobi South Station will be 20m high with a construction floor area of 14962.9 sq.m for which the foundation works and basement construction has been completed. The Nairobi Train Depot main building will be 9.3m high with a construction floor of 5085.6 sq.m. Concrete casting for the depot main building has been completed while the erection of block walls is in progress and the construction of steel structures will commence soon. [URL='http://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?timestamp=1462676287&src=3&ver=1&signature=9qwOcqAo3upbpeBxx3O7ggynFKlPhcxCKKDacVpbOk4lH5a-fvkM6LlJ*S9nO1sWpYscfCb0YSNdgxXZuVPZvYpSrw3-n7zbdoe8ENaS-EqYVwAXe75TKUktPsu396gTnSr5WRr4rBO1Zvo6TRqf5VM9nAo1N0r4smEwL2PsVYA=']source
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The Ksh.0.8 Billion 132kV Menengai - Solio Substation
March 7, 2016 - 8:37 AM | Power Transmission And Distribution | Comments
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The substation includes the construction of a 132kV substation at Menengai, extension of the bay in the existing Soilo substation and transmission line infrastructure connecting the two. Future plans are to evacuate 400MW via 400kV lines at the substation
The 132kV substation will evacuate power from 3 IPPs at the crater.
Sitting on a raft foundation on the floor of the caldera in the Menengai crater, the Menengai - Solio Substation is 80% complete and tower erection at 70% Completion. The construction, which kicked off in April 2014 is to see the setting-up of a 132kV substation to evacuate power from the recent geothermal exploration at the crater.
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The Geothermal Development Company, GDC has signed a power purchase agreement with 3 IPPs who will covert the steam power to electrical energy which will then be added to the national grid. A total of 105MW will be produced from the geothermal energy .The Menengai substation will transmit the power to Solio Substation, 12.6 km away.
Future plans are to increase the substation's capacity from 132kV to 400kV since steam output will rise to 400MW as more explorations are developed inside the crater. This is KETRACO's first project that is geared towards the evacuation of steam power from the Menengai Crater.
Power from the Menengai Substation will be transmitted to Solio Substation, 12.6km away.
Challenges
As mentioned earlier, the substation rests on a raft foundation that was designed due to the nature of the soil inside the crater. The Menengai crater was once an active volcano and hence the soil structure has many cavities and fault lines cutting across the whole site upto 3 meters deep.
The civil engineers designed this raft foundation which is to act as a separator membrane and hence form a stable and continuos foundation for all equipment and support structures on site.
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The station will be completed in May 2016 and was fully funded by the Government of Kenya at a tune of Ksh. 0.8 Billion.
The Menengai Substation is 80% complete and tower erection at 70% Completion.
KETRACO plans to increase the stations's capacity to 400kV to meet growing demands.
March 7, 2016 - 8:37 AM | Power Transmission And Distribution | Comments
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0The substation includes the construction of a 132kV substation at Menengai, extension of the bay in the existing Soilo substation and transmission line infrastructure connecting the two. Future plans are to evacuate 400MW via 400kV lines at the substation
The 132kV substation will evacuate power from 3 IPPs at the crater.
Sitting on a raft foundation on the floor of the caldera in the Menengai crater, the Menengai - Solio Substation is 80% complete and tower erection at 70% Completion. The construction, which kicked off in April 2014 is to see the setting-up of a 132kV substation to evacuate power from the recent geothermal exploration at the crater.
[image 9rwh3vngytgmfhbvvv5knr35e3]
The Geothermal Development Company, GDC has signed a power purchase agreement with 3 IPPs who will covert the steam power to electrical energy which will then be added to the national grid. A total of 105MW will be produced from the geothermal energy .The Menengai substation will transmit the power to Solio Substation, 12.6 km away.
Future plans are to increase the substation's capacity from 132kV to 400kV since steam output will rise to 400MW as more explorations are developed inside the crater. This is KETRACO's first project that is geared towards the evacuation of steam power from the Menengai Crater.
Power from the Menengai Substation will be transmitted to Solio Substation, 12.6km away.
Challenges
As mentioned earlier, the substation rests on a raft foundation that was designed due to the nature of the soil inside the crater. The Menengai crater was once an active volcano and hence the soil structure has many cavities and fault lines cutting across the whole site upto 3 meters deep.
The civil engineers designed this raft foundation which is to act as a separator membrane and hence form a stable and continuos foundation for all equipment and support structures on site.
[image 82xm5iftcsfhjb3z5i26pmhnm]
The station will be completed in May 2016 and was fully funded by the Government of Kenya at a tune of Ksh. 0.8 Billion.
The Menengai Substation is 80% complete and tower erection at 70% Completion.
KETRACO plans to increase the stations's capacity to 400kV to meet growing demands.
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The Ndumoto 3 Bridge
January 14, 2016 - 4:23 PM | Standard Gauge Railway Bridges | Comments
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The Ndumoto 3 Bridge spans 215 meters across the Ndumoto seasonal river. The river causes extensive flooding in the area which necessitated a bridge of such length. The bridge has adopted a 2 T shaped abutment on both ends.
The Ndumoto 3 Railway Bridge
Construction of the Ndumoto 3 railway bridge across Ndumoto rivers is at an advanced stage. Currently the contractor, CRBC Section 7 is undertaking joining works between the each pair of T beams on the bridge. The pair of beams have to be joined by welding of steel cables.
The Ndumoto 3 bridge spans 215m across the river.
Track surface if the Ndumoto 3 bridge. The middle section will have another set of tracks.
The bridge, which spans 215 metres across the seasonal river, is expected to solve the perennial flooding which takes place at that point. The bridge is located at chainage DK341+350.00.
To Mombasa direction. Track laying is currently at Masimba Railway station.
The surface of the bridge has rail tracks already laid although an extra pair is expected to be laid before final completion. Normally bridges have 2 pairs of tracks on them.
January 14, 2016 - 4:23 PM | Standard Gauge Railway Bridges | Comments
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5The Ndumoto 3 Bridge spans 215 meters across the Ndumoto seasonal river. The river causes extensive flooding in the area which necessitated a bridge of such length. The bridge has adopted a 2 T shaped abutment on both ends.
The Ndumoto 3 Railway Bridge
Construction of the Ndumoto 3 railway bridge across Ndumoto rivers is at an advanced stage. Currently the contractor, CRBC Section 7 is undertaking joining works between the each pair of T beams on the bridge. The pair of beams have to be joined by welding of steel cables.
The Ndumoto 3 bridge spans 215m across the river.
Track surface if the Ndumoto 3 bridge. The middle section will have another set of tracks.
The bridge, which spans 215 metres across the seasonal river, is expected to solve the perennial flooding which takes place at that point. The bridge is located at chainage DK341+350.00.
To Mombasa direction. Track laying is currently at Masimba Railway station.
The surface of the bridge has rail tracks already laid although an extra pair is expected to be laid before final completion. Normally bridges have 2 pairs of tracks on them.
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