{"id":1114,"date":"2021-08-31T22:01:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T19:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/?page_id=1114"},"modified":"2021-09-02T09:06:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T06:06:56","slug":"gdc-in-the-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/gdc-in-the-media\/","title":{"rendered":"GDC in the media"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessdailyafrica.com\/resource\/blob\/3326192\/102786d86c12402827a6c888d5add618\/gdc-data.jpg\"\/><h3>GDC, Empakaa get AU funds for geothermal wells<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Two Kenyan energy firms have been picked among finalists to receive funding to develop geothermal wells in Kenya.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn08.allafrica.com\/static\/images\/structure\/aa-logo-rgba-no-text-square.png\"\/><h3>Kenya: Geothermal Development Company Eyes More Wells in Rift Valley<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">A power firm has intensified exploration works in the Rift Valley after getting a Sh549 million grant from the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility in its bid to strengthen the country&rsquo;s quest to boost the share of green energy in the national grid.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.standardmedia.co.ke\/images\/thursday\/geothermal_company_e60c1bf671b65e.jpg\"\/><h3>Geothermal company eyes heat parks for Baringo-Silali<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The Baringo-Silali block is estimated to have a potential of 3,000MW. For the first phase, GDC is targeting to develop 300MW by 2030.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeoenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/GDC_KifaruII_rig_Paka_BaringoSilali_Kenya.jpg\"\/><h3>With new funding, GDC eyes further geothermal drilling activities<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">GDC continues geothermal <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Drilling&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling is the process of making a hole from the ground surface through a predetermined trajectory to a predetermined depth where a desired resource is found. The desired resource can either be oil, gas or steam.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling can be done for the purposes of exploration, appraisal or development of a resource field. It is also done for well control, that is, to prevent formation fluid from getting into the well bore due to surrounding pressure. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/drilling\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>drilling<\/a> and efforts on the establishment of local industrial parks at Baringo-Silali, Kenya.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theeastafrican.co.ke\/resource\/blob\/3326090\/edf129aa016701ec54edd00422810a60\/gdc-data.jpg\"\/><h3>Kenya&rsquo;s GDC gets $5m AU grant for geothermal wells<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">GDC is the first public developer to sign a grant contract with the African Union Commission.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrik21.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Baringo-Silali-1.jpg\"\/><h3>KENYA: Government receives GRMF 14.5 million for geothermal energy in Baringo-Silali | Afrik 21<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The Kenyan central government has just signed for a $14.5 million grant from the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Fund (GRMF) for the implementation of the Baringo-Silali geothermal project. It is being implemented by the Geothermal Development Corporation (GDC) owned by the Central Government of Kenya.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.standardmedia.co.ke\/images\/wednesday\/gdc_eyes_alternative606de319bac1e.jpg\"\/><h3>GDC eyes alternative use of Geothermal for idle Menengai wells<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The move is aimed at broadening revenue sources from the disused plant in the new plan.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeoenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GDC_Menengai_steamgatheringsystem_handover_Dec2020.jpg\"\/><h3>Steam Gathering system for Menengai IPP project projects handed over to GDC<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Steam Gathering System&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;The Steam Gathering System (SGS) is a mega piping system used in geothermal projects to collect and deliver steam from the wells to the power plant. It consists of geothermal fluid collection, handling and disposal facilities. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/steam-gathering-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">steam gathering system<\/a> for the Menengai geothermal development by GDC in Kenya, has been officially handed over in a ceremony before the holidays by H-Young East Africa.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrik21.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/shutterstock_1153748536.jpg\"\/><h3>KENYA: GDC launches exploratory drilling at Korosi geothermal site | Afrik 21<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has just launched exploratory <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Drilling&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling is the process of making a hole from the ground surface through a predetermined trajectory to a predetermined depth where a desired resource is found. The desired resource can either be oil, gas or steam.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling can be done for the purposes of exploration, appraisal or development of a resource field. It is also done for well control, that is, to prevent formation fluid from getting into the well bore due to surrounding pressure. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/drilling\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>drilling<\/a> at the Korosi geothermal site in the Rift Valley of western Kenya. These drillings are part of the Baringo-Silali geothermal project which will produce 3,000 MWe.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bwbx.io\/images\/users\/iqjWHBFdfxIU\/ioUQNbdIkbBo\/v1\/1200x800.jpg\"\/><h3>The World&rsquo;s No. 1 in Geothermal Electricity, Kenya Aims to Export Its Know-How<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">By 2030 the country aims to almost double geothermal capacity, to 1.6GW.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeoenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/GDC_Kifaru2_rig.jpg\"\/><h3>GDC kicks of drilling of 2nd well for Korosi prospect within the Baringo-Silali geothermal project<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">GDC has started <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Drilling&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling is the process of making a hole from the ground surface through a predetermined trajectory to a predetermined depth where a desired resource is found. The desired resource can either be oil, gas or steam.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling can be done for the purposes of exploration, appraisal or development of a resource field. It is also done for well control, that is, to prevent formation fluid from getting into the well bore due to surrounding pressure. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/drilling\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>drilling<\/a> the second well at the Korosi prospect, one of three prospect sites within the Baringo-Silali geothermal project in Kenya.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/d1jbg4la8qhw2x.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Jared-Othieno.jpg\"\/><h3>Jared Othieno to lead Geothermal Development Company | ESI-Africa.com<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Kenya&rsquo;s Geothermal Development Company has appointed Jared Othieno as the managing director and chief executive officer for a period of three years.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/d1jbg4la8qhw2x.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Geothermal.jpg\"\/><h3>Kenya: Geothermal Development Company to commence drilling wells | ESI-Africa.com<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Next month, Geothermal Development Company will commence the operations of <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Drilling&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling is the process of making a hole from the ground surface through a predetermined trajectory to a predetermined depth where a desired resource is found. The desired resource can either be oil, gas or steam.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling can be done for the purposes of exploration, appraisal or development of a resource field. It is also done for well control, that is, to prevent formation fluid from getting into the well bore due to surrounding pressure. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/drilling\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>drilling<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Drilling&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling is the process of making a hole from the ground surface through a predetermined trajectory to a predetermined depth where a desired resource is found. The desired resource can either be oil, gas or steam.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling can be done for the purposes of exploration, appraisal or development of a resource field. It is also done for well control, that is, to prevent formation fluid from getting into the well bore due to surrounding pressure. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/drilling\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Drilling<\/a> in Baringo County, in search of <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Steam&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Steam is the vapour component of geothermal fluid that contains thermal energy.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/steam\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>steam<\/a> power.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeoenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/LakeNakuru_Baringo_Kenya.jpg\"\/><h3>Nakuru in Kenya becoming a promising energy hub with geothermal in key role<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">With ongoing geothermal power plant development in Nakuru, Kenya, and geothermal <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Direct Use&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Direct use of geothermal resources refers to alternative applications of geothermal resources other than electricity generation.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/direct-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">direct use<\/a> applications by GDC at Menengai, the county is positioning itself as an energy hub in Kenya with geothermal at its core.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>GDC partners with Nakuru County in offering affordable and reliable energy to farmers &ndash; Kenya News Agency<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) of Kenya and the Nakuru County government have entered<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessdailyafrica.com\/resource\/blob\/2140662\/70c8106d6009635f2c26b746f4ede95b\/geothermal-data.jpg\"\/><h3>KenGen sets sights on 682MW geothermal plants in four years<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">KenGen wants to install new geothermal power plants with a capacity of up to 682 megawatts (mw) in the next four years.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.standardmedia.co.ke\/images\/wednesday\/thumb_gdc_drills_first_wel5d821895a0e3a.jpg\"\/><h3>Geothermal Development Company drills first well in Paka Hills, Baringo County<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has successfully drilled the first <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Well pad&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;A well pad is a level ground where the rig and auxiliary equipment are set for the purposes of drilling. It may have a recirculation pond which is used to contain water (brine) from the drilled hole and will be reused while drilling. A well pad also contains a cellar on which the hole\/well is drilled. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/well-pad\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>well pad<\/a> at Paka hills in Baringo County.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.standardmedia.co.ke\/images\/saturday\/gdc_and_county_to_es5e6d03bdba1fd.jpg\"\/><h3>Geothermal energy: GDC and county to establish industrial park<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The governor noted that geothermal was a game changer natural resource in the county<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeoenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AfDB_MenengaiVisit_GDC_May2019.jpg\"\/><h3>The social impact of the Menengai geothermal project highlighted in Kenya<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">During a recent visit to the site of the geothermal projects at Menengai, Kenya, representatives of the African Development Bank and GDC highlighted the important social role of the projects for the local population.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>Geothermal company&rsquo;s net profit hits Sh1.4bn<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Growth was driven by increased <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Steam&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Steam is the vapour component of geothermal fluid that contains thermal energy.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/steam\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>steam<\/a> sales.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/JByYmr-8tOJli5X5KQ812LI1Oq1hQTyNZSW_kksisKPls7sJavPy5COcbavlFBQqcJMqhL0x1yRBz0aEqvjcD_BIgkmn=s1000\"\/><h3>GDC to drill Baringo wells after funding request is approved<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The Geothermal Development Company will drill six wells and support infrastructure in Baringo for Sh1.3 billioThe Geothermal development company (GDC) has received a major boost in its bid to improve the Silali geothermal project in Baringo following the approval of its application for funding from &hellip;<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/nation.africa\/resource\/image\/141940\/landscape_ratio3x2\/1200\/800\/7a6b2af9e37537ea78b520b5f338d5b4\/ES\/gdc.jpg\"\/><h3>Geothermal power firm gets Sh1.3bn grant for six wells<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is set to receive Sh1.3 billion grant from the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) to drill six wells in Baringo County.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kbc.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/logoKBC.png\"\/><h3>Gov&acute;t commissions geothermal plant in Tiaty &ndash; KBC<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The government has commissioned a geothermal plant in Tiaty constituency in Baringo County. The project which is located on Mount Paka is expected to produce 300 megawatts of electricity once it starts operating to capacity. While commissioning the first exploration in nine years of the company&rsquo;&hellip;<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeoenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Kenya_ElectricitySupply2013-2017_chart2.png\"\/><h3>Geothermal an increasingly important source of electricity for Kenya<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">With increasing electrification and ongoing issues with drought, hydro power is a less and less important source of electricity in Kenya, which puts an emphasis on geothermal energy.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>GDC seeks Sh193bn for mega power projects<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Energy parastatal also reveals pending bills worth Sh1.39 billion as at June 2018.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkgeoenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pipes_Menengai_GDC_Kenya.jpg\"\/><h3>GDC incorporates geothermal energy into farming in Nakuru County, Kenya<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Geothermal <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Direct Use&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Direct use of geothermal resources refers to alternative applications of geothermal resources other than electricity generation.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/direct-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">direct use<\/a> implemented by Kenya&rsquo;s Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is supporting local farming in Nakuru County, providing reliable and cheap electricity, while also heat and <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Steam&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Steam is the vapour component of geothermal fluid that contains thermal energy.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/steam\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>steam<\/a> for greenhouses and food processing.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>geothermal-direct-use-to-spur-agricultural-growth-states-dr-immaculate<\/h3><div class=\"summary\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>GDC seeks Sh193bn for mega power projects<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Energy parastatal also reveals pending bills worth Sh1.39 billion as at June 2018.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/nation.africa\/resource\/image\/72180\/landscape_ratio3x2\/1200\/800\/5e6ed0e9071c43b383b40f04d9805d66\/IE\/olk.jpg\"\/><h3>Search for steam power to kick off next month<\/h3><div class=\"summary\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Drilling&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling is the process of making a hole from the ground surface through a predetermined trajectory to a predetermined depth where a desired resource is found. The desired resource can either be oil, gas or steam.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Drilling can be done for the purposes of exploration, appraisal or development of a resource field. It is also done for well control, that is, to prevent formation fluid from getting into the well bore due to surrounding pressure. &amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/drilling\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Drilling<\/a> in search of <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Steam&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt;&amp;lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;Steam is the vapour component of geothermal fluid that contains thermal energy.&amp;lt;br\/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;!-- \/wp:paragraph --&amp;gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/glossary\/steam\/\"  target=\"_blank\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>steam<\/a> power in Baringo County will start next month.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.the-star.co.ke\/news\/2018\/07\/25\/https:\/\/www.the-star.co.ke\/publication\/custom\/static\/logos\/logo.the-star.png\"\/><h3>The Star<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">The Star brings you breaking news, developing stories, politics, entertainment, lifestyle, sports and much more from Kenya and around the world, throughout the day.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>Mauritian firm signs Sh4bn finance deal for geothermal plant<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Construction of Mauritian firm Quantum Power East Africa&rsquo;s 35-megawatts Menengai geothermal power plant has received a major boost after signing of a financing deal with African Development Bank.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vlp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.standardmedia.co.ke\/images\/sunday\/thumb_nakuru_power_project5b54d7abc4591.jpg\"\/><h3>Nakuru power project now set for September<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">AfDB has released Sh400 million to one of the three IPPs, setting in motion plan that has stalled since 2011.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>index.html<\/h3><div class=\"summary\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-visual-link-preview-link\"><h3>PressReader.com &ndash; Digital Newspaper &amp; Magazine Subscriptions<\/h3><div class=\"summary\">Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world&rsquo;s most popular newspapers &amp; magazines. 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