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Kenya Olkaria Geothermal Phase VI — 105MW (KenGen)

Country
Kenya
Sector
Energy
Intelligence Type
Project
Status / Stage
Under Construction
Estimated Value
USD Million (estimated Phase VI) 300
Confidence
Confirmed

KenGen adding 105MW Phase VI at Olkaria — Africa’s largest geothermal field, Kenya world’s 8th largest geothermal producer. 863MW already operational. JICA and AfDB financed.

Project Details

Project TypeGeothermal expansion — 105MW Phase VI wells and generation units
Project OwnerKenGen
Financing InstitutionJICA; AfDB; KenGen balance sheet
Current PhaseConstruction
Funding StatusClosed

What Happens Next

Well drilling completion and generation unit commissioning.

Commercial Opportunity

One of the most cost-effective clean energy programmes in Africa — ongoing procurement for well drilling, generation units.

Commercial Opportunity Intelligence

Commercial ReadinessCommercially Active

Source & Verification Trail

Last VerifiedAugust 2026
Source(s)KenGen annual report; JICA Kenya geothermal; Kenya energy ministry
Source Date2024–2026