Dongo Kundu Thermal Power Station
| Dongo Kundu Thermal Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Dongo Kundu Thermal Power Station in Kenya | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Location | Dongo Kundu |
| Coordinates | 04°03′53″S 39°36′33″E / 4.06472°S 39.60917°ECoordinates: 04°03′53″S 39°36′33″E / 4.06472°S 39.60917°E |
| Status | Planned |
| Commission date | 2020 (Expected) |
| Owner(s) | TBD |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Liquefied natural gas |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 700 MW |
The proposed Dongo Kundu Thermal Power Station is a potential 700 megawatt natural gas-fired thermal power station in Kenya.
Location
The power station would be located in the Dongo Kundu neighborhood in Mombasa County at the country's Indian Ocean coast.
Overview
The Kenyan government originally planned to import 1 million metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas from Qatar to fire the power plant.[1] However, following natural gas discoveries in the northeastern parts of Kenya, the government announced that the importation contract was being put on hold.[2]
History
In January 2014, the government of Kenya, shortlisted international power companies to design, build and own a 700 MW thermal power station using liquefied natural gas. Twelve companies were shortlisted including the following: China Petroleum, Tata Power in consortium with Gulf Energy, Globlec, Mitsui and Company, Toyota Tutshu, Marubeni Corporation, Sumsang C and T, GMR Energy, Quantum power and GDF Suez.[3][4]
In June 2014 Kenyan print media reported that construction would begin in August 2014.[5] In September 2014, the government announced plans to re-tender the selection of the investor/developer following an unsatisfactory response to the initial bidding process.[6]
Cancellation
In April 2016, the government of Kenya announced that it was abandoning plans to develop the power station, out of fear of generating overcapacity.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Herbling, David (22 April 2014). "Uhuru strikes deal for Mombasa gas-fired power plant". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ Senelwa, Kennedy (16 February 2015). "KENYA DELAYS SIGNING LNG DEAL WITH QATAR ON DOMESTIC GAS DISCOVERY". London: Platts.com (Platts). Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ Kangethe, Kennedy (27 January 2014). "Government shortlists 22 bidders for coal, LNG plants". Nairobi: 98.4 Capital FM. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ Thiong'o, Peterson (11 January 2014). "Kenya to soon vet shortlisted power generating firms". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ Senelwa, Kennedy (30 June 2014). "Construction of Mombasa LNG plant to start in August". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ Mutai, Edwin (14 September 2014). "Wajir gas find alters 700MW Coast plant plans". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ Otuki, Neville (28 April 2016). "Ministry drops plans for 700MW gas power plant". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 28 April 2016.