Rwanda:

Gov't to Spend U.S.$1 Billion On Geothermal Exploration (AllAfrica)

Rwanda will invest about US$1billion dollars in geothermal energy development, a consultant at the Energy Water and Sanitation Agency (EWSA), Stephen Alumasa, has divulged.

He explained that the cost will involve power plant construction, drilling of more wells, infrastructure, drilling materials and services.

Well drilling in potential areas identified to have geothermal reserves will soon begin. They include the slopes of Mt Karisimbi, Kinigi and Gisenyi.

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