Mombasa Cement has issued a notice that it will make an application to the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the Electric Power Generation Licence.
In the notice dated June 12, Kirtan H. Patel, Director Mombasa Cement Ltd said the generation plant will be in Vipingo Cement manufacturing plant.
“Notice is hereby given that Mombasa Cement Ltd., having its registered office at Mikindani, Mombasa-Nairobi road, Mombasa, P.O Box 83594-80100, Mombasa in the Republic of Kenya, Mombasa Cement Ltd., pursuant to the provisions of Section 119(3) of the Energy Act, 2019, will on 4th July 2025, make an application to the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority for the Electric Power Electric Power Generation Licence,” Patel said.
Patel stated that the cogeneration plant will supply manufacturing loads while enhancing efficiency in the manufacturing process.
He stated that the waste heat gas recovered in the manufacturing process will be the prime mover of a 13 MW gas turbine.
Additionally, Patel said the grant of the licence will not have an adverse effect on any public or local authorities, companies, persons or bodies of persons within the areas of the undertaking.
He stated that a copy of the application is subject to confidentiality considerations and will be available (once lodged) for inspection by the public at the registered office of the applicant.
Process of Sending Objection to Mombasa Cement
Any public or local authority, company, person, or group wishing to make a representation or objection to the application must do so in writing.
The letter should be addressed to the EPRA and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Electric Power Licence Objection.”
This must be done within thirty (30) days from the application date stated in the notice, and a copy of the objection or representation should also be sent to the applicant.
EPRA has four types of licenses including Electric Power Generation License, Electric Power Transmission/Distribution License, Retail Supply License and System Operator License.
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Process of Applying for Power Generation License
The Company must conduct a feasibility study of the proposed project and secure relevant environmental and land approvals.
Subsequently, the Company must submit a complete application to EPRA.
The applicant must also publish a notice of intent to apply for a license.
The public has 30 days to file any objections or representations.
EPRA then reviews the application and either approves or dismisses the application.
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