Since construction teams mobilized in early January 2024, the site is showing signs of progress at the 35MW Menengai geothermal project in Kenya. Recently, the first structural concrete pour for the hotwell pump foundations and hotwell pump walling rebar and formwork commenced! What is a hotwell pump you ask? The Hotwell pump is a crucial part of the condensate extraction system in #Menengai's steam cycle. Its primary function is to ensure the efficient circulation of condensate by pumping it from the hot well, located at the bottom of the condenser, back into the system. This pump also helps maintain the proper water level and vacuum in the condenser, allowing for the continuous circulation of fluid and ensuring the smooth operation of the entire power plant steam cycle. The Menengai project will be the company’s first geothermal plant and is part of the first phase of the wider Menengai geothermal complex, which is the second large-scale geothermal field being developed in Kenya after Olkaria. It will deliver clean, reliable, and affordable baseload power to the national grid and enable GDC to monetise the available steam resources from the Menengai steam field. Steam will be supplied to the project by @GDC under a 25-year project implementation and steam supply agreement. Globeleq will operate and maintain the power plant once it reaches commercial operations in 2025. Once operational, electricity will be sold to @Kenya Power, the national distribution company, under a 25-year power purchase agreement. SEE COMMENTS FOR PHOTOS! Adam Blackden, Globeleq African Development Bank Group Finnfund Trade and Development Bank Group - TDB Group Geothermal Development Company Fuji Electric Toyota Tsusho Corporation CFAO Kenya Limited CSI Energy Group #Globeleq #KenyaPower #energytransition #geothermal #powerafrica
Globeleq
Utilities
London, LONDON 27,866 followers
A leading independent power company focused solely in Africa
About us
Globeleq is powering Africa's growth through the development and operation of utility scale power plants across the continent. Founded in 2002, Globeleq has become a power industry leader by operating or acquiring interest in multiple power facilities across the world. Now with its focus on the African continent, the company’s experience in implementing an array of generating technologies in different geographic locations, provides Globeleq with a unique perspective and strong foundation for developing new capacity. Under the ownership of shareholders CDC (70%) and Norfund (30%), the cornerstone of our strategy is to be the trusted, reliable and committed partner of choice within the African IPP industry. We will achieve this by adding significant MWs of new power generation over the next decade while positively contributing and impacting the communities in which we operate. With the support and expertise of our staff operating out of our London head office, our regional offices in Nairobi, Cape Town, and Doula, and our eight power plants located in Tanzania, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Kenya, we currently generate approximately 1,300 MW, and have another 2,000 MW in development.
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- Utilities
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- London, LONDON
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- Privately Held
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- 2002
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- Power plant development, Power plant operations, Power plant construction, and Power plant asset management
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Learn all about our internship programme in South Africa in this excellent video! ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ British International Investment Norfund
VIDEO LAUNCH: Building the Future of Renewable Energy in South Africa - Globeleq South Africa's Internship Programme We’re excited to announce the launch of our latest documentary today, highlighting Globeleq South Africa’s Internship Programme. This initiative has been at the forefront of developing the skilled professionals needed to power South Africa's renewable energy future. Since 2015, we’ve invested over R23 million in nurturing the next generation of leaders who will drive the country’s energy transition. As South Africa continues to gear up and prepare for further significant renewable energy investments, our programme serves as a strategic blueprint for cultivating the human capital essential for this transformation. Watch the documentary now and see how we’re helping to shape a sustainable future, one leader at a time. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFD-ymaA 🔗 https://lnkd.in/diz5H3eA #skillsdevelopment #training #internships #renewableenergy #windpower #solarpower Globeleq Luke Younge Dhesen Moodley Thandeka Hlengiwe Radebe Nketa Leteane Jacob Mbiza Noluthando Mazibuko Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)
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Earlier in August, the Azito team, including Honorat BOUA, Azito Energie and members of the @G.E. team hosted the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, H.E. Mrs Jessica Davis BA at the Azito Power Plant in #Abidjan. @USEmbAbidjan The delegation toured the plant, the control room and discovered the importance of Azito Energie and the O&M team's contribution to the region. #powerafrica #WestAfrica #CôtedIvoire GE Vernova in Middle East & Africa
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We're #hiring a new IT Director (Cameroon, Kenya or South Africa) in Cape Town, Western Cape. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Another step closer to energisation for the Temane Transmission Project. A game-changer for the region!
TTP - Temane Transmission Project 400kV OHL Pambara - Chibuto - Matalane - Maputo Countdown to the energization of this megaproject! #STE - Sociedade Nacional Transporte Energia #TTP #Mozambique #Globeleq #EDM
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Great news from #Mozambique. Our 120MW Namaacha wind project, lead by our colleague Vince Mulder, has been awarded a 28-year concession by the Government. This is the country’s first utility-scale wind farm and will see investment of almost €250 million. Alongside our 450MW gas to power plant at Temane which is in construction and our solar plants at Cuamba and Mocuba, we're making big strides in Mozambique. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eh47AFwM Samir Salé Vanessa Chiponde John Smelcer British International Investment Norfund
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930 people working on at site our Temane Project in #Mozambique recently attended a #Safety Day where colleagues reflected on their performance this year & identified key concerns for the next 6 months. It's great to see such commitment to one of Globeleq's core values.
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"Grid access remains a critical waystation on Africa’s route out of energy poverty to prosperity. Mapping the best path will require policy evolution, multiple partnerships, as well as technical and policy innovation, if we are to reach our ultimate destination – a better life for Africa’s people." Read more on Marlise Schmidt's article on Africa's Grid Challenges and Opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gRzCP99V
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We're #hiring a new Business Development (BD) Intern in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're #hiring a new Development Engineer (Maternity Cover) in London, England. Apply today or share this post with your network.