A system trusted enough to expand.
Ammodump Kwenia Eco Lodge 8 m³ and 12 m³ phases
An initial 8 m³ plant proved reliable at the lodge and was followed by a second 12 m³ phase as demand grew.
- Capacity
- 12 m³
- Technology
- fixed dome
- Location
- Kwenia, Kajiado
- Completed
- 2024
- Sector
- commercial
- Feedstock
- Food waste, Cow manure
- Applications
- Cooking, Water heating, Lighting
- Technical review
- approved
Client challenge
A remote eco lodge needed cooking energy and hot water without depending on delivered fuel.
Site conditions
Remote site with limited road access and careful placement required to protect the surrounding landscape.
Feedstock assessment
Kitchen waste from the lodge combined with manure available nearby.
Energy demand
Guest and staff cooking, hot water and evening lighting.
Engineering response
Phase one delivered an 8 m³ digester; phase two added a 12 m³ digester on the proven layout.
Construction sequence
Excavation, masonry, plastering, gas testing and pipe routing to the kitchen block.
Gas handling
Filtration and condensate management sized for the longer pipe run to the kitchen.
Appliance connections
Commercial cooker, water heater and biogas lamps.
Slurry or effluent management
Slurry stored and used on the grounds.
Commissioning
Both phases charged, tested and commissioned with staff training.
Documented outcomes
Second phase commissioned after the first performed as expected
Evidence: Company records
Outcomes are labelled by evidence type: measured, company estimate, client-reported or unverified historical claim. Unverified claims are never published as fact.