New Geothermal Plant at Menengai by Kaishan Group
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Source: Capital FM
A new geothermal plant at Menengai was constructed by Kaishan Group after acquiring OrPower 22. The plant was completed in 14 months and began commercial operations in March 2026, becoming Africa's first geothermal project fully invested in, built and operated by a Chinese enterprise.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
- Location
- Menengai, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Capital FM
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A new geothermal plant at Menengai was constructed by Kaishan Group after acquiring OrPower 22. The plant was completed in 14 months and began commercial operations in March 2026, becoming Africa's first geothermal project fully invested in, built and operated by a Chinese enterprise. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Kenya |
City | Menengai |
Source
Source | Capital FM |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-29 |
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