The federal government will proceed to assist GDC to develop geothermal vitality within the nation’s quest to achieve 100% inexperienced vitality, H.E the President Dr. William Samoei Ruto C.G.H. has promised. He additionally challenged GDC to take “management in driving Kenya’s vitality transition.”
The President made the remarks yesterday throughout the groundbreaking for the development of the third energy plant which shall be carried out by OrPower Twenty-Twenty.
“I urge the Geothermal Growth Company (GDC) to develop and maintain a excessive capability to supply efficient management in driving Kenya’s vitality transition,” the President mentioned.
He continued: “Though geothermal tasks are advanced, the GDC should stay able to facilitating swift progress with respect to Menengai and different tasks by utilising native labour in addition to technical expertise and experience to advertise self-reliance and nationwide pleasure”
“It is a nice second within the historical past of our nation, the groundbreaking of this 35MW energy plant signifies our quest to transit to scrub inexpensive vitality for the financial progress of our nation,” the President mentioned.
He mentioned the federal government stays steadfast in giving any mandatory assist wanted by GDC and personal companions to unlock the huge geothermal potential within the nation.
“I want to name on GDC to stay steadfast in growth of the geothermal resources and maintain the innovativeness to remain competitive in the sector. While doing this the government will provide any required support that is needed,” the President assured
Further, the President lauded the efficiency of public-private partnerships in unlocking key development projects in the country.
He also lauded the partnership between GDC and Nakuru County government on the plans to set up an industrial park within Menengai that he said will be a game changer in agri-business and manufacturing within the region saying every megawatt moves the country closer to economic prosperity.
Earlier, the President made a stop at the GDC Steam Field Control Room where he signed a visitors book. Later, he was taken through a display on how GDC is unlocking geothermal in the country. The President planted a commemorative tree and toured the Control Room.
