Energy Sector Recovery Project

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The Project Development Objectives are to: (i) enhance the policy, institutional and regulatory environment for private sector participation and sector development; (ii) support efficient expansion of power generation capacity to meet the economy's projected supply deficits by FY2006/07; and (iii) increase access to electricity in urban and peri-urban areas while improving the efficiency, reliability and quality of service to existing consumers. The project has the following four components. Component 1) comprises: (i) implementation of a comprehensive corporate recovery program (CRP) to bring Kenya Pipeline Company (KPLC) back to sound operational efficiency (reduction in system losses to acceptable levels, reduced outages, improved voltage levels and increased access) and improved financial performance after years of poor governance; (ii) strengthening the sector regulator's capacity to review and set power tariffs, prepare secondary legislation and enforce regulations under the law, including equipping KEBS with the skills, training and equipment necessary for effective setting and monitoring of the standards of petroleum products at import entry points and at distribution points throughout the country; and (iii) upgrading staff skills in other sector entities. Component 2) Studies and Engineering services. Component 3). The Project Concept Note had included the conversion of the 2x30 MW gas turbines at Kipevu to combined cycle operation, in accordance with the GoK request of July 15,2003. Component 4) The Upgrading of the Distribution Network will reduce losses, now standing at 18.7, improve the quality of supply, as well as reduce frequency and duration of interruptions caused in part by overloaded transformers and lines.

FY17 - Energy and Extractives,FY17 - Public Administration

World Bank Group

Project

Road, Power Generation (CCGT), Oil and Gas, Wind, Raw Materials, Government