Thika is an 88 MW oil power plant in Kenya, operated by Thika Power Ltd since 2012. Ranked #4 of 6 oil plants in Kenya, Thika's 88 MW accounts for 15.84% of Kenya's total oil capacity of 556 MW. The largest oil plant in Kenya is Kipevu III at 120 MW, making Thika 1.36 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Thika. The facility is located in the Central region of Kenya, approximately 42 km from Nairobi.
14 years old
Kenya, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Kenya- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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