The project, which is in exploratory stage, will focus on drilling three prospective wells, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure.
Launching the project, the Minister for Infrastructure, Prof. Silas Lwakabamba, said the country looks forward to generating more energy through devising alternative sources.
"Once geothermal is discovered and the extraction done, Rwandans stand a chance to get cheap, accessible and reliable energy," Prof. Lwakabamba said.
"This is a milestone because we are entering a new phase and we hope that it will be productive. We believe this will change the cost of energy supply in Rwanda."
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