Kenya:

KenGen Unveils 30 MW Geothermal Well - Largest in Africa (nation.co.ke)

Blending with Nature. Hells Gate National 

 Park, Olkaria, Kenya by Abraham Sam Samuel

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has unveiled one of the largest geothermal wells with a potential to generate 30 MWe, enough to supply power to half of Nakuru town.

The three kilometer-deep well is located at Olkaria IV field and it took 46 days to complete.

“This is the largest well to be tested since we started opening up Olkaria fields in 1956. The well can supply twice the requirements of Naivasha town or half of Nakuru town,” said Albert Mugo, KenGen managing director and GRC member while touring the fields on Thursday.

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