Monday, August 31, 2015

Kenya: GDC Also Uses Geothermal Steam for Direct Use

Geothermal Development Company successfully pilots direct utilization of steam

The Geothermal Development Company has successfully piloted the direct utilization of steam in a move aimed at diversifying geothermal use apart from power generation.

A pilot project in Menengai has seen geothermal used for laundry services, milk pasteurization as well as fish and tomato farming.

Energy Principal Secretary Joseph Njoroge welcomed the idea and challenged investors to upscale the pilot projects into commercial ventures to drive industrialization and job creation.

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