| Title | Ethiopian Geothermal Activities--Summary of Rehabilitation of Aluto Langano Geothermal Power Plant and Tendaho Feasibility Study |
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| Authors | Asaye, Mulugeta; Tassew, Merga |
| Year | 2006 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | International; Geothermal power plant, Aluto Langano, East Africa, Tendaho |
| Abstract | Since geothermal exploration began in Ethiopia in 1969, studies have shown the existence of low and high enthalpy geothermal resources. Several potential geothermal fields have been identified throughout the Ethiopian Rift Valley. Work to date is believed to have studied only a fraction of the ultimate potential. Beside Ethiopia’s hydropower potential, which is estimated 20,000-30,000 MWe the country has geothermal potential estimated at approximately 3,000-4,000 MWe. In order to realize this potential, in 1998, Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation contracted the construction of a pilot plant at the Aluto Langano geothermal field, which encountered difficulties at an early stage of operation. Presently the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation is undertaking analysis and repair of the Aluto power plant and the steam field through the hiring of a private geothermal company. The main duty of the consultant is to study the root causes of the problems encountered by the plant and steam field and to carry out repair work to put the plant back into operation. The Consultant shall also do confirm the availability of up to an additional 30MW for future power development. In addition the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO) is engaged in evaluating responses to a tender of Tendaho to (a) carry out the feasibility study of the Tendaho steam field and (b) give consultancy service for the pilot power plant construction at Tendaho graben. |