{"id":1938,"date":"2026-05-11T10:40:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/?p=1938"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:40:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:40:45","slug":"menengai-tour-leaves-delegates-impressed-by-gdcs-geothermal-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdc.co.ke\/blog\/menengai-tour-leaves-delegates-impressed-by-gdcs-geothermal-milestone\/","title":{"rendered":"Menengai tour leaves delegates impressed by GDC\u2019s geothermal milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Delegates attending the recently concluded GDC Geothermal Conference 2026 were on Thursday, May 7, 2026, treated to an immersive field tour of the Menengai Geothermal Project, where Kenya’s clean energy ambitions came alive beyond the conference halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit offered participants a firsthand experience of how geothermal steam<\/a> is converted into reliable electricity powering homes, industries and economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GDC Project Management Engineer Moses Kachumo (left) takes delegates through key aspects of the Menengai Geothermal Project during the field tour.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Set against the rugged Menengai caldera<\/a> landscape, the geothermal field drew excitement from delegates who paused frequently to snap steaming wells, massive pipelines and the popular “I Love GDC” signage that quickly became a favourite photo spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From across the globe to the heart of Menengai, delegates pause for the perfect shot at the iconic “I Love GDC” sign.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aldo Piacentini, CEO of Intec GMK, described Menengai as one of the most impressive geothermal projects he had witnessed, praising Kenya’s ability to transform geothermal potential into actual power delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What stands out most at Menengai is not only the scale of the infrastructure but also the speed and coordination behind it. You can clearly see strong partnerships between government, private investors and local experts,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A glimpse into the heart of geothermal operations … <\/strong>delegates toured the GDC control room (top) and experienced the cutting-edge Drilling<\/a> Simulator.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Solomon Sang of Powerflo added: “There is a lot the Continent can learn from Kenya’s geothermal journey. Seeing the operations on-site gives confidence that Africa has both the expertise and the potential to become a global leader in renewable energy development.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Energy Assets’ Colleen Kahega said the field experience offered valuable practical insight into geothermal production beyond classroom learning, calling for more exposure for young people in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Projects like Menengai prove that industrial growth and climate action do not have to compete. Geothermal offers countries an opportunity to industrialise sustainably while maintaining low emissions,” she observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delegates tour the 35MW Sosian Power Plant during the Menengai Geothermal Project field visit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Delegates toured power plants, steam<\/a> gathering systems, drilling<\/a> infrastructure, cooling systems, laboratories, drilling<\/a> simulators and real-time control rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many expressed keen interest in plant efficiency, power distribution and environmental sustainability, with GDC and Sosian engineers guiding them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vincent Kato, Uganda’s Commissioner for Geothermal, praised the technologies showcased at Menengai and expressed interest in collaboration with Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delegates receive firsthand insights into geothermal operations from a Sosian Energy representative during the tour.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“From the drilling<\/a> simulator to direct use<\/a> and the laboratories, there is a lot we can learn from Menengai. We look forward to working closely with GDC experts as Uganda advances its geothermal development plans,” he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A moment for the memories…<\/strong> visiting delegates capture moments at the iconic “I Love GDC” site.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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