Kenyan, Japanese groups sign agreement to cooperate in developing geothermal power

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the predominantly (70%) State-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) of Japan, as a precursor to the creation of a partnership between the two groups in the area of geothermal power. The intent is to combine the expertise of the two companies and provide operation and maintenance services for geothermal power plants in developing countries, initially in East Africa. “Geothermal energy provides sustainable power supply,” highlighted KenGen MD and CEO Rebecca Miano. “It is a resource we have in abundance in Kenya, an advantage that has enabled us to build a considerable wealth of expertise in its exploration and development. This we have done for more than 50 years.”