Kenya needs a diverse energy mix, the 1050MW Lamu Amu Power power project will use US Multinational conglomerate @generalelectric ultra-super critical technology. The project will guarantee that up to 30% of electricity produced in Kenya is reliable baseload power. x.com/Trade_Kenya/st…

Lamu Power Plant project is part of the GoK’s vital & crucial initiative in the energy sector aimed to address electricity affordability & reliability challenges. Gulf Energy is working with @generalelectric #AmchamBig4Summit Ministry of Energy&P Uhuru Kenyatta Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS #Big4agenda

Why coal power? Statistics show that connections to the national grid grew to 6.2m in 2017 up from 1m in 2010. As the country moves towards attaining V2030 goals, supply of adequate, reliable and affordable energy is a key foundation.

Did you know that the Amu Power coal plant has invested in a clean coal technology through an agreement with GE that will see the plant use ultra-super-Critical technology? This will make it one of the most technologically advanced coal power plants in the world #WhyCoal

Amu power plant will be the single largest energy PPP in East & Central Africa, and a major infrastructure undertaking in Kenya. It will deliver economic and community development through employment and give a multiplier effect of 7X in the supply chain #SupportingBig4

#WhyCoal? Most renewable sources of power are intermittent & unpredictable hence a country requires a steady base load power generation to have a stable grid. Coal is ideal for base load while renewable are ideal for peak loads.

#WhyCoal? Mixing renewable, gas and coal power generation will consequently enable consumers access reliable and affordable power.

#WhyCoal? The Lamu Coal Power plant will transform lives of communities in Lamu by delivering socio-economic benefits such as creation of direct & indirect employment, stimulation of local businesses and development of physical & social amenities.

Watch this feature to learn about the environmental impacts of the Lamu clean Coal Power Plant. youtube.com/watch?v=5WJ2vR…

Watch this feature detailing how Amu Power Coal Power Plant will use Ultra-Super-Critical technology that will help achieve a higher efficiency, lower emissions & further lower power costs in the country. youtube.com/watch?v=5WJ2vR…

#WhyCoal? 40% of the world’s energy comes from coal power. For Kenya to industrialize at projected rates, affordable and reliable power will be important. Coal will diversify Kenya’s energy mix bringing down power costs by 36%.

Read an article on why coal is important to the Kenyan Energy Mix- capitalfm.co.ke/eblog/2018/08/…

As best practice, Amu Power Lamu Coal Fired PP will be equipped with an Air Quality Control system to ensure a 99% elimination of SO2 & NO2 in line with mandatory requirements applicable to Health, Safety & Environmental laws & regulations in Kenya and Internationally.

Global energy solutions firm, GE Power, projects that even with a dynamic power mix that is shifting towards green sources, coal-fired power will only fall to about 30 per cent of global production in the next decade. #whyCoal Read more at: standardmedia.co.ke/business/artic…

Amu Power Lamu Power plant will be a massive employer creating about 1,761 #jobs (1,590 Skilled & 171 semi-skilled labour). The project will directly & indirectly create jobs through its initial KES. 200 billion investments that will go into the development and execution process.

The Amu Power Coal Plant will sell power at the lowest tariff of US ¢7.814/kWh (current average rate US ¢12.83/kWh), in the long run, this will reduce power costs in the country by 12% - 36%. #TheGreatEnergyDebateKE

INSIDE an Ultra-Supercritcal power plant energysiren.co.ke/2018/09/03/ins…