Kipevu III is a 120 MW oil-fired power plant located in Kenya, operated by Kenya Electric Generating Company since its commissioning in 1999. The facility generates electricity using oil, contributing to Kenya's energy production. It ranks as the 1st largest oil plant in Kenya, representing approximately 21.6% of the country'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 in the country, Kipevu III at 120 MW, it is the only facility of its kind. Oil remains a key component of Kenya's energy mix, providing a backup source of power alongside renewable energy. The plant is located in Mombasa County, approximately 10 km from the city of Mombasa.
27 years old
Kenya, Africa
- 8. largest of 22 plants in Kenya
- #9,239 worldwide by installed capacity
- #413 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 4.92% of the installed capacity of Kenya
27 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Kenya Electric Generating Company operates 15 plants totalling 1,575 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 239 MW combined
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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