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Sosian Energy to generate power from Menengai geothermal field

Energy CS Davis Chirchir is introduced to Sosian Energy Power Limited staff by company director Kigen Moi at Menengai crater in Nakuru County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A local independent power producing (IPP) company is set to generate 22 megawatts of electricity from the Menegai geothermal wells by next month.

Speaking during a visit to Menengai geothermal fields on Friday, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said three companies, including Sosian Energy, Globeleq, and Or Power 22, will harness 105MW of electricity from steam generated at the wells.

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