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| (Courtesy CIA.gov) |
After 18 months of researches and exploration with partners, Ethiopian Geological Survey has identified 23 geothermal energy potential areas in the Ethiopian Rift Valley Zone, it has been disclosed.
Tamiru Mersha, Communication Affairs Director at the Ethiopian Geological Survey, told The Ethiopian Herald that a potential of over 10,000 MW geothermal energy was discovered in that area.
According to Tamiru, the development of the energy has started. In collaboration with the Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy, the development is already being undertaken at the Aluto Langano site, which is expected to have a capacity of generating 80 MW of geothermal energy. He said two holes have been drilled to 1952 and 1921 meters depth.
According to Tamiru, the development of the energy has started. In collaboration with the Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy, the development is already being undertaken at the Aluto Langano site, which is expected to have a capacity of generating 80 MW of geothermal energy. He said two holes have been drilled to 1952 and 1921 meters depth.
