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KenGen starts drilling works on Ethiopia’s Sh7.6b second phase contract

Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant in Naivasha. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has started drilling the first geothermal well for Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) Company, setting in motion Phase II of the Sh7.6 billion contract.

The company has so far drilled 29 metres against a possible maximum of 3,000 metres, further entrenching KenGen’s foothold in the Horn of Africa.

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