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Panel Discussion: Geothermal – East Africa’s Hidden Treasure

29 Jan 2025
Baobab Room
The Supply-Demand Loop: Opportunities in Power Generation

Geothermal energy offers a reliable and sustainable power source, and its abundance in East Africa presents a significant opportunity for investors

  • What benefits can geothermal energy bring to the region's energy sector?
  • What investment opportunities does geothermal energy offer?
  • How can we de-risk and speed up the drilling phase?
  • Can we re-purpose gas wells for geothermal power?
Chairperson
Syrine El Abed, Africa Programme Manager, East & Central Africa/South Africa - International Energy Agency (IEA)
Speakers
Peketsa Mangi, General Manager, Geothermal - KenGen, Kenya
Daniel Ndegwa, Principal Investment Officer, Energy Financial Solutions - AfDB
Farid Mohamed, Director - Pipal
Senior Level Representative - Rift Valley
Eyob Easwaran, Senior Advisor - Lending Operations - TDB