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Government eyes 70 megawatts of power in Menengai

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Sosian Energy Director Kigen Moi (right) and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi (second right) at Menengai Crater in Nakuru County on September 10, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has expressed optimism that 100 per cent of the already explored steam will be utilised and converted to power.

Speaking in Nakuru, GDC Managing Director Paul Ngugi said in Menengai 35 megawatts of energy has already been produced and connected to the main grid.

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