• KenGen has embarked on an ambitious diversification strategy that has seen it leverage its expertise in geothermal energy.
• The contract worth Sh709 million currently being executed involves the drilling of two confirmed and one optional well for the Djiboutian Office of Geothermal Energy Development (ODDEG) in Galla Le Koma. Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano (purple suit) with Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations (TMGO) Chief Executive Officer, and Darrell Boyd. The world marked National Renewable Energy Day last week and it was one of the moments when Kenya got mentioned worldwide thanks to our position on the global map in the energy sector.
This is all due to the excellent job is done by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) PLC.
KenGen has embarked on an ambitious diversification strategy that has seen it leverage its expertise in geothermal energy.
The company has invested heavily in geothermal exploration and drilling by bringing on board experienced experts in the sector.
In February 2019, KenGen was among the consortium of companies awarded Ksh. 7.6 billion contracts to drill geothermal wells for the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) in Aluto, Ethiopia.
This was quickly followed by yet another deal to drill twelve geothermal wells in October 2019.
The latter contract worth $56.9 million was entered with Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations (TMGO) PLC, an independent power producer in the eastern region of Ethiopia, as part of a World Bank-financed project.
The contract involves the supply of drilling materials and provision of operations, maintenance services, and geoscientific surveys.
KenGen has also installed a water supply system and equipment. Early this year, KenGen PLC won another tender to drill geothermal wells in Djibouti, adding to their rapidly growing portfolio.
The contract worth Sh709 million currently being executed involves the drilling of two confirmed and one optional well for the Djiboutian Office of Geothermal Energy Development (ODDEG) in Galla Le Koma.“It is our desire that in the next couple of years we shall have considerable presence in countries within the continent. We are not only keen on increasing our presence but also enhancing energy capacities across the region”, Miano said.Currently, the company is in discussions with Rwanda over the exploration and exploitation of geothermal resources in the country.According to the CEO, Rwanda sent KenGen a partnership proposal for the drilling of geothermal wells in the country, a proposal that is currently under discussion.“We are exploring other opportunities to extend our footprint […]
