Rabai is a 90 MW oil power plant in Kenya, operated by Rabai Power Company since 2009. Ranked #3 of 6 oil plants in Kenya, Rabai's 90 MW represents 16.2% of Kenya's total oil capacity of 556 MW. The largest oil plant in Kenya is Kipevu III at 120 MW, making Rabai 1.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kipevu III (120 MW, Oil), Kipevu II (Tsavo) (74.5 MW, Oil), and Kipevu I (74 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Coast region, approximately 20 km from Mombasa.
17 years old
Kenya, Africa
- 13. largest of 22 plants in Kenya
- #10,691 worldwide by installed capacity
- #491 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 3.69% of the installed capacity of Kenya
17 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
Rabai Power Company operates 1 plants totalling 90 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 269 MW combined
Source: BWSC
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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