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East African: Geothermal electricity generation in Kenya started in 1956 when two exploratory wells were drilled to a depth of 950m.The wells never discharged and were later abandoned.
It was not until 1985 that Olkaria I (45MW) was commissioned.Drilling continued in the Olkarai II steam field, with 30 wells being drilled by 1991.
In 1992, following the aid embargo by the Paris Club , donors pulled out and no work was undertaken until 1999.
Olakaria 119(70MW) was commissioned in 2003.
Right now drilling......
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Kenya on the cusp of a geothermal energy boom
Posted by East African: Jaindi Kisero on November 21st, 2010
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