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KenGen’s clean energy production record awarded
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KenGen contractor to study feasibility of LNG-to-power project
Kenya’s national electricity provider has reportedly chosen US-based K&M Advisors as its contractor for a feasibility study of a proposed LNG-to-power project.
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