Iberafrica I & II is a 109 MW oil-fired power plant located in Nairobi, Kenya, operated by Iberafrica Power Ltd. It is part of the country's energy infrastructure. Iberafrica I & II ranks as the 2nd largest oil plant in Kenya. With a capacity of 109 MW, it represents 19.62% of Kenya's total oil capacity of 556 MW. Kenya has 6 oil plants with a combined capacity of 556 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant, Kipevu III at 120 MW, Iberafrica I & II is approximately 91% of its size. Oil plays a smaller role in Kenya's energy mix, accounting for around 22% of the total electricity generation. The country's reliance on geothermal and hydropower is more pronounced, but oil remains essential for peak demand. The plant is situated in the southern part of Nairobi, close to the city center.
26 years old
Kenya, Africa
- 9. largest of 22 plants in Kenya
- #9,693 worldwide by installed capacity
- #439 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 4.47% of the installed capacity of Kenya
26 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Iberafrica Power Ltd. operates 1 plants totalling 109 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 795 MW combined
Source: GPG ; Kenya Power
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Kenya- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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