Geothermal Energy in Kenya - The Journey and the Opportunities

Описание: This video features a comprehensive presentation by Dr. Stephen Onacha, a leading expert in the field, hosted by the Geothermal Rising Student Committee. The session provides a deep dive into the history, current status, and future opportunities of geothermal energy in Kenya and across the African continent.

Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK) is the national umbrella body representing stakeholders across Kenya’s geothermal sector, united by a shared mission to advance the sustainable development of geothermal energy. More - https://www.gak.co.ke/

Akiira Geothermal Limited (AGL), is an electric energy generating company in Kenya. The company owns and will build and operate Akiira One Geothermal Power Station, a proposed 70 MW (94,000 hp), power station in Kenya.

📍 Timestamps
0:00 Intro: The Journey of Geothermal Energy in Kenya
2:08 Defining Geothermal: Utilizing Earth's Internal Heat
4:42 Global Context: Where Kenya Stands in World Utilization
7:20 Energy Mix: How Geothermal Provides 45%+ of Kenya’s Power
8:46 Potential: Quantifying the 10,000 MW Opportunity in Africa
11:44 Historical Milestones: From 19th Century Explorers to Modern Rigs
14:42 Lessons in Persistence: The Evolution of the Olkaria Field
21:18 Public-Private Partnerships: The Role of KenGen, GDC, and IPPs
28:40 The Future: Challenges in Deep and Supercritical Geothermal Drilling
31:53 Opportunity Map: Exploration, Production, and Resource Management
38:40 Q&A: Innovative Solutions for Corrosion and Silica Scaling
49:31 Q&A: The Risks and Realities of Drilling into Magma

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🛠 Technical Concepts Highlight
Binary Plants: Technology allowing power generation from lower-temperature resources (80°C–100°C).
Supercritical Geothermal: Tapping into extremely high-pressure and high-temperature fluids (above 374°C) found at greater depths
Direct Use: Utilizing geothermal heat for non-power purposes like greenhouses, spas, and agropressing.

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