Outline of the presentation
Objective of this presentation
Katwe Geothermal Power Project Limited
Regional economic and energy outlook
Geothermal resources in Uganda
Development experience and challenges
The need for innovative and interventions
Conclusions
Acknowledgement
To brief the Conference Delegates
especially those from countries with and
intending to develop their geothermal
resources, on the experience of
developing novel geothermal energy in
absence of geothermal energy policy.
Objective of this presentation
The project Developers
Katwe Geothermal Power Project Limited
(KGPPL) an Independent Power Producer
is owned by indigenous investors with an
exploration licence for Katwe
Bunyampaka geothermal area in Kasese
District, West Uganda. The project is
being developed with an American
partners A A E Systems Inc. It will
produce 150-200 Megawatts when fully
completed
Africa & regional energy scenario
Faltering power plan
Getahun Demissie summarizes it as the paradox
energy poverty in the middle of plenty taking
Africa’s potential of the renewable energy mix of
wind, solar, hydro, bagasse and geothermal
power potential of say 386,000TWh.
Christine Mungai puts Sub-Saharan Africa
generated power is estimated 68-Gigawatts no
more than that of Spain, with South Africa alone
accounting for 40-GW!
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Regional energy outlook CIA regional Power consumption in BWh /yr)
Uganda's energy sector scenario
NGO apex forum’s paradox of growth without
transformation is on the electric energy sector,
as the building of dams, multilateral supported
programmes like Rural Electrification Agency;
electricity consumption of 75-kWh per capita is
one of the lowest in the world, accessed by12%
in urban and 6% in rural areas as annual
demand growth remains at 8% per year.
The blame game goes to who ?
Governments
Development
Partners? Yes
H.E. Obasanjo: Africans cannot plan
for their next 2 years, when people
outside of Africa are planning for
what to do for the continent in the next
20 years,
Rukuni: governments and our donors
alike are still experimenting to find the
research and technology models
will work in Africa.
Subsurface temperature of
between140-200°C for Katwe,
areas have been predicted by
geothermometry. The above
temperature if confirmed is
suitable for electricity production
& direct use in industry and
agriculture.
Movement of the fluids from
recharge areas to the reservoirs
and hot springs is from high
ground and fault controlled.
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Brief geological aspects of the project
Brief geological aspects of the project
Anomalous areas have been mapped for geology and geophysical studies in the project concession.
Temperature gradient drilling and measurements at Katwe (30 - 36°C/km) suggest a geothermal reservoir that is either deep seated or offset from the drilled area.
The Project Development challenges
The biggest challenge facing the
geothermal industry in the region is the
reluctance of many investors to finance
exploration endeavours.
Engineers, specialist multi disciplinary,
specialist professionals in geosciences
and environment concentrated in government.
Acquisition of the requisite geothermal knowledge
needed
Intensive desk research
Discovered a rift between Surface vis
underground example KGPPL team proficient in
surface technology (after the valve) while being
heavily constrained in underground ‘below the
valve’ knowledge leading to
Regional, frequent and expensive travels.
Knowledge gap challenges
Surface is electrical &
mechanical engineering i.e.
Generators, Switchgears,
Transmissions; Steam
properties, Thermodynamics,
Turbines, etc
Underground is y geology i.e.
geochemistry, hydrology geophysical,
transient electromagnetic (TEM)
magneto-telluric (MT), drilling of wells ,
etc
Surface vis underground geothermal
knowledge
Absence of legal and policy
framework
Delayed the completion of surface surveys,
environment impact assessment and drilling of three
test wells critical to the completion of the feasibility
that was slated for September, 2013
The absence of the feasibility study and the
environmental impact assessment aggravated the
issuance of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
critical to our development partner’s financial closure
and release the project development capital .
The project is located in National Park
And also in Grade One Earthquake prone area
Environment challenges
Absence of legal and policy
framework
Relentless hunting for prospective
willing and financially capable developers
with interest in developing geothermal
prospects using their own venture
capital using Finance, Design, Build,
Operate and Transfer (FDBOT) model
The need for innovative and
interventions
The development of energy innovations geared
toward the problems of Energy Consumers and
independent power producers investing I rather
than products and services per say. Systematic
energy development is of utmost importance
when planning long-term strategic solutions
that create value and conserve energy. Such
a strategic process is shown overleaf.
Customer strategy
Scientific progress
Business strategy
Innovation strategy “Knowledge to money”
Technology strategy
Research & development strategy
“Money to knowledge”
Solutions for the future
Conclusion
Taking Africa's bleak energy consumption shown
by only South Africa ranked the 16th with the rest
of our region occupying between 104th and 163rd in
the world, global warming and environmental
damage, governments and financiers should
urgently rebrand, renew and rethink their strategies
to develop geothermal energy to meet the needs
of upcoming regional power pool undertaken by
Equatorial Lakes Region’s Nile Equatorial Lakes
Subsidiary Action Programme.
Acknowledgement
I now thank organizers Spintelligent, and Clarion
Events for inviting me to speak at this prestigious
East African Power industry Convention and the
distinguished delegates. I sincerely hope that my
presentation is of value to you all and the
development Geothermal energy resources at large.
I THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION