The proposed Dongo Kundu Thermal Power Station is a potential 700 megawatt natural gas-fired thermal power station in Kenya.
| 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°E |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Commission date | N/A |
| Owner | TBD |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Liquefied natural gas |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 700 MW |
Location
editThe power station would be located in the Dongo Kundu neighborhood in Mombasa County at the country's Indian Ocean coast.
Overview
editThe 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
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References
edit- ^ 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.