FIRST PUBLIC PRIVATE COMMUNITY AGREEMENT IN ENERGY SECTOR IN KENYA

brief history

Suswa Stima Ltd. – Highlights

  • Community based company with the objective to utilize part of the resources found in its land
  • Acquiring 20% of the steam harnessed in the area for community benefits
  • Setting up a geothermal power plant utilizing the 20% of the steam with partners having geothermal experience to create a steady revenue stream for the community.
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Among the the largest shareholders is KEEKONYOKIE SUSWA TRUST, a trust for the 6000 acres of land that GDC plans to start drilling on

Projects

Geothermal Power Plants in Suswa

  • Initially 6 MW Pilot geothermal power plant that produces water for Suswa community as a bi-product.
  • Utilizing 20% of the steam harnessed which may be as high as 600 MW in total or 120 MW for Suswa Stima

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  • The promoters of Suswa Stima have already had discussion with GDC and the Ministry of Energy about its plans. Suswa Stima plans to acquire 20% of the steam harnessed in Suswa area for electricity production.

news

19 July 2020

Kenya has won a legal case following the cancellation of the license for geothermal development at Suswa, Kenya in 2012. Canadian WalAm Energy brought the case against the Republic of Kenya aiming to reinstall the license.

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