PRESS RELEASE
Groundbreaking Ceremony of Menengai III Power Plant in Kenya
November 6, 2024
OrPower 22 power plant, a geothermal project in Kenya owned by Kaishan Group (sponsor of KS Orka), celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its Menengai III Power Plant on October 24th, 2024. This milestone became Kaishan Group's second milestone to contribute to Kenya’s geothermal development, after successfully installing Menengai I Power Plant.
Menengai III Power Plant is supported by Kaishan Group’s modular power plant technology, which is powered by their advanced expander technology. This technology enables the project to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance scalability. In 14 months, the construction of Menengai III will be completed and the power will be put to the grid, supporting the nation’s growing demand for renewable energy.
In alignment with Kenya’s net-zero objectives, Kaishan Group’s initiative extend beyond geothermal electricity generation. Leveraging geothermal power, Kaishan aims to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia that will benefit Kenya’s agriculture. It can also be used as a fuel to replace diesel and eventually will reduce the carbon dioxide emission.
Dr. Yan Tang, President Director of KS Orka, attended the Menengai III groundbreaking ceremony and shared, “With unwavering commitment and support, this great project will create a new landmark of the green industrialization in Africa.”
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About Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power
PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP) is the legal holder of the right to manage and develop geothermal resources in Sorik Marapi – Roburan – Sampuraga Geothermal Work Area in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra. SMGP obtained Geothermal Business Permit in 2010 and Geothermal Permit since 2015, covering an area of 62,900 HA and potential geothermal resources up to 240 MW. In 2016, KS Orka Renewables Pte. Ltd. acquired 95% of PT SMGP shares from its previous sponsor. Until now, PT SMGP has achieved Commercial Operating Date (COD) for Unit I of 42 MW in 2019, Unit II of 44 MW in 2021, Unit III of 46 MW and Unit IV of 27 MW in 2023, and Unit V of 23 MW with an estimated.