Monitoring and evaluation framework for geothermal projects: Olkaria I unit 6, Kenya

Abstract

A monitoring and evaluation framework serves as a guide in project management and is a tool that ensures control in all the phases of a project. For capital intensive geothermal projects, a framework has proven to be beneficial in their management. The development of the framework borrows concepts and ideas from public management systems that have been and are being developed. A framework was developed for management of geothermal projects through the use of a project being implemented in Kenya (Olkaria I unit 6). A description is given on management of phases staged in geothermal projects. Different tools and methodologies were applied to develop the framework from the initiation, execution and completion phases. Time and scope management through the use of decomposition and critical path is utilised. In cost management earned value analysis was used as a means of cost control. A profitability model was also developed that gives the economic viability of the project and is essential at the project initiation. A reporting method with the use of performance indicators for project monitoring is discussed and guidance on reporting of the indicators as well as reporting frequency. A dashboard report for the Olkaria I unit 6 project was developed and is presented with assumed data.