KivuWatt is a 26 MW gas power plant in Rwanda, operated by KivuWatt Limited (ContourGlobal) since 2016. Ranked #1 of 1 gas plants in Rwanda. Its 26 MW represents 100% of Rwanda's total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Rwanda is KivuWatt at 26 MW, making it the only facility of its kind. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Rusizi I (29.8 MW, Hydro), Nyabarongo I (28 MW, Hydro), and Gisenyi (3.78 MW, Waste). The facility is located in the Western Province, approximately 150 km from Kigali.
10 years old
Rwanda, Africa
- 4. largest of 11 plants in Rwanda
- #17,506 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,090 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 13.42% of the installed capacity of Rwanda
10 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
KivuWatt Limited (ContourGlobal) operates 1 plants totalling 26 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 293 MW combined
Source: Power Africa
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Rwanda- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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