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The procurement phase of the Sh40 billion Olakaria V geothermal power plant project is complete. Japan Deputy Ambassador Mikio Mori confirmed this, saying construction of the 140 megawatt plant will begin this year as scheduled.
“Bids have been sent to three applicants who were successful in the request for proposal stage. We expect construction works on the power plant to start in five months,” said Mori. He, however, did not disclose the three applicants. Three 14-megawatt wells have been sunk for testing before the winning bidder is given the go-ahead for construction. A well has a lifespan of 25 years and costs Sh700 million to drill.
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