PROJECT REVIEW
KenGen completes drilling the deepest geothermal well in Ethiopia
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enya’s Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has completed drilling the deepest geothermal well in Ethiopia, reaching a depth of 3,000 meters, surpassing a target of 2,750 meters under contract for Aluto-Langano geothermal project for state-owned Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP). “I must commend our teams on the ground for successfully delivering to expectations despite the threats of COVID-19 and security situation in Ethiopia at the time of project implementation,” said Rebecca Miano KenGen CEO.
“We are happy to see our teams deliver the same level of success in the Horn of Africa as we do back home in Olkaria where we have also drilled several geothermal wells to depths of 3,000 meters,” said acting Geothermal Development Director, Peketsa Mangi. KenGen team is optimistic that the project which is part of the company’s diversification strategy once completed will help catalyze economic development in the horn of Africa through the provision of renewable energy while at the same time increasing access to electricity. According to KenGen’s Finance and ICT Director, John Mudany, the NSE-listed firm has seen significant growth in its revenues attributed to income from the projects in Ethiopia.
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