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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STAGE 1

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STAGE 2

STAGE 3

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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.

Thank you

Philip Barasa / Snr. Environmental Officer /KenGen

pbaraza@kengen.co.ke..

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