44%
share of geothermal in the power mix
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This analysis includes a comprehensive Kenya energy market report and updated datasets. It is derived from the most recent key economic indicators, supply and demand factors, oil and gas pricing trends and major energy issues and developments surrounding the energy industry. The report provides a complete picture of the country situation, dynamics, current issues and future prospects. With 2020 market data and continuous follow-up of markets news, this report brings clear and concise insights with which to tackle national energy challenges and opportunities. Browse the tabs below for a detailed table of contents, the list of graphs and tables, and details on the data files.
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Highlights
44%
share of geothermal in the power mix
100%
electrification rate in 2022
-32%
GHG emissions in 2030 compared to a BAU scenario
Abstract
Institutions & Energy Policy
The Ministry of Energy (MoE) is in charge of the country's energy policy and development.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mining (MPM) oversees the management of fossil natural resources (oil, gas, and minerals) and related policies.
Energy Companies
Oil:
National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK, 100% state-owned) is involved in all aspects of the hydrocarbon supply chain covering the upstream oil and gas exploration, midstream petroleum infrastructure development, and downstream marketing of petroleum products.
Energy Supply
Resources:
Kenya does not currently have oil and gas reserves. However, the country's renewable potential is significant, with 53 GW of hydroelectric resources and 7-10 GW of geothermal resources.
Energy Prices
Oil:
EPRA is mandated to set the wholesale and retail prices of petroleum and petroleum products.
In 2021, the average price of gasoline in dollars was US$1.14/l and of diesel US$0.95/l. These prices tend to follow international prices: they decreased between 2019 and 2020 (-9% for gasoline and -11% for diesel) and increased between 2020 and 2021 (+18% for gasoline and +7% for diesel).
Energy Consumption
Total per capita energy consumption is around 0.52 toe (2020). Per capita electricity consumption is around 170 kWh, which is much higher than neighbour countries (60% higher than in Tanzania, twice that in Uganda).
Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)
Issues & Prospects
Oil:
In September 2021, Tullow Oil presented its revised development plan for oil production in Turkana County. A draft Field Development Plan was submitted to the Ministry of Energy & Petroleum. The company, which raised the project's gross budget to about KES374bn (US$3.4bn), plans to produce 120 kb/d and to recover 585 mbl over the full life of the field.
Below is a list of the Kenya energy market report graphs:
In the Kenya energy market report you will find the following tables:
The Kenya energy market data since 1990 and up to 2020 is included in the Excel file accompanying the Kenya country report.
It showcases the historical evolution, allowing users to easily work with the data.
Key Data included in the excelsheet:
The Kenya country report is complemented with a national power generation dashboard (excel file) from our Power Plant Tracker Service.
Data included in the excelsheet:
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