Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KenGen) wants to determine the viability of green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizer production at its Olkaria power plant, Nairobi-based Business Daily newspaper reported, citing tender documents. KenGen is seeking consultants to prepare a feasibility study, which will determine the size of the proposed plant and construction timelines
The Olkaria geothermal fields cover over 20,400 hectares, and in addition to electricity production at the site, the brine waters contain potential byproducts – borates, silica, and lithium.