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Stakeholder Engagement in Strategic Environmental Assessment: Olkaria Geothermal Expansion Programme Philip Juma Barasa/ 1 st Nov 2018/ Kigali Convention Center Proceedings, 7 th African Rift Geothermal Conference Kigali, Rwanda 31 st October – 2 nd November 2018
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Stakeholder Engagement in Strategic
Environmental Assessment:
Olkaria Geothermal Expansion Programme
Philip Juma Barasa/ 1st Nov 2018/ Kigali Convention Center
Proceedings, 7th African Rift Geothermal Conference Kigali, Rwanda 31st October – 2nd November 2018
Outline
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1. Introduction
2. SEA process in Kenya
3. Stakeholder engagement
4. Summary of stakeholders’ concerns
5. Implementation of SEA Recommendations
6. Conclusions & Recommendations
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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
SEA
Policy
PlanProgramme
Least Cost Energy
Development PlanSeveral Energy
Projects
Energy Policy
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Electricity is a key enabler of the Kenya Vision 2030.
To facilitate integration of
economic, social and
environmental concerns
Objectives of the Programme & SEA
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Olkaria Geothermal Expansion Programme
Power Plant Capacity (MWe) Due Date
Olkaria I AU & IV 280 2014
Olkaria I Unit 6 70 2016
Olkaria V & VI 280 2017
Olkaria VII 140 2019
Olkaria VIII & IX 280 2020
Wellheads 75 2015
Total 1025 2020
KenGen Industrial Park > 200 Industries
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Olkaria Geothermal Field
Legend
Hell’s Gate National Park
Geothermal Power Plants
Industrial Park Site
Geothermal License Area
= 204 KM2
Geothermal Wells
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SEA Process in Kenya
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Stakeholder Engagement Process for the SEA
Stakeholder Mapping
Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Information Disclosure
Stakeholders’ Consultations
Grievance Handling & Reporting
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Primary Stakeholders
Local communities – Neighboring Olkaria
Kenya Wildlife Service –Hell’s Gate National Park
Stakeholders Identified & Consulted
Olkaria II (105 Mwe) in Hell’s Gate National ParkOlkaria Maasai Cultural Centre
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Secondary Stakeholders
Community Based Organizations
Energy sector players
Government Agencies/Ministries
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
Private organizations
Politicians
International Financing Institutions
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Stakeholders …..Cont’d
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Telephone calls
One-on-one meetings
Use of the regulator’s website
Print media
Public meetings/barazas
Stakeholder workshops
Stakeholders Engagement Approach
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Stakeholders Engagement…….Cont’d
Public baraza at Olosinyat Village
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Stakeholders Engagement…….Cont’d
Validation Workshop
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Summary of Stakeholders’ Concerns
Concern SEA Recommendation
Effect of hydrogen
sulphide on air
quality & health.
A high resolution hydrogen sulphide gas metre
Enhance monitoring program.
Effect of brine on
livestock health.
Reinjection system for Olkaria I power plant
Blockage of animal
migratory routes
Protect biodiversity corridors / dispersal areas
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Summary ……..Cont’d
Concern SEA Recommendation
Impact of excessive noise
on wildlife.
Use of suitable barriers during well discharge
tests.
Loss of habitat for wild
animals.
Adhere to the zoning scheme of Hell’s Gate
National Park (HGNP)
Traffic accidents &
damage to the road.Engage Kenya Rural Roads Authority.
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Summary ……..Cont’d
Concern SEA Recommendation
Inadequate Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
interventions.
Prioritize CSR actions and handle requests
Limited employment
opportunities for the locals.
Create project specific or non-project specific
Stakeholder Coordination Committees (SCC)
Failure to undertake adequate
consultationsDevelop a grievance handling mechanism.
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Implementation of SEA Recommendations
Improved noise silencer
Old silencer (Well OW-926A) New improved silencer (Well OW-40)
Measured Noise dB(A) –Horizontal Discharge
Distance (M) 0 10 25 50 100 1000
OW-926A 99 94 88 83 77 57
OW-40 84 85 86 83 58 42
Difference 15 9 2 0 19 15
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Implementation …..Cont’d
High resolution hydrogen sulphide meter
Jerome 631-X hydrogen sulphide analyser ToxiRAE Pro Hydrogen Sulphide Meter
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Implementation …..Cont’d
SCC for Olkaria V and Olkaria I AU 6 geothermal power plants
STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION
COMMITTEE
EMPLOYMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES SUBCOMMITTEE
ESH SUB-COMMITTEE
KenGen
LINE MINISTRIES &
PROFESSIONALS
ESH – Environment, Health & Safety
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Implementation …..Cont’d
Joint research with local community & livestock department
EMPLOYMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
SH SUB-COMMITTEE
Sampling of soil, water & vegetation Cattle confirmed to be suffering from
pneumonia and worm infestation
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Implementation …..Cont’d
Work in Progress
Preparation of the community engagement strategy in conjunction
with Power Africa and United States Energy Association (USEA).
Review of the existing KenGen CSR policy
Review of the Hell’s Gate-Mt. Longonot National Parks Ecosystem
Management Plan
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Conclusions & Recommendations
Stakeholder engagement process for the Olkaria geothermal energy
expansion programme was meaningful.
Continuous engagement of stakeholders is key to attainment of
SDGs.
