News flash
- Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) and Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) are currently in the final stages of detailed geoscientific surveys for geothermal exploration in Eswatini.
- A feasibility study is expected to be finalized by December 2024 which will determine plans for a drilling phase.
The involvement of KenGen in geothermal exploration in Eswatini started earlier this year focussing on three key areas identified by an earlier reconnaissance survey – Mvusthini in the Lobamba area, Mkhoba near Piggs Peak, and the Lubombo Plateau around Magadzavane. Detailed geoscientific surveys will now be conducted in these areas, and if sufficient geothermal steam is confirmed, exploratory drilling will follow, marking the next phase of development.
KenGen’s CEO, Eng. Peter Waweru Njenga, expressed his company’s excitement to collaborate with EEC on this venture. Drawing on decades of experience in geothermal energy, KenGen has committed to providing technical support and knowledge sharing throughout the project. “We began our geothermal journey in the 1950s, and today, KenGen is one of the world’s leading geothermal developers. We are proud to share this expertise with Eswatini as you explore your own geothermal potential,” said Njenga.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
