Project Updates

Bolaalda Project Prioritized for Development

June 2024 marked a major milestone for Reykjavík Geothermal in the development of the 100 MWe / 133 MWth Bolaalda project, as...

Update: Tulu Moye Geothermal Project EPC Tender

An EPC tender was issued for the Tulu Moye Geothermal Project at the end of November 2020. Technical bids have since then been received from 7 companies to conduct EPC in Tulu Moye.

St. Vincent – Environmental and Social

The Reykjavik Geothermal drilling project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines was the first of its kind in the country. Therefore, the project was setting many precedents for environmental and social (E&S), and health and safety (H&S) standards.

GRMF presents first payments for the drilling grants of both Tulu Moye and Corbetti geothermal projects

Early in the first quarter (February 2021), both the Tulu Moye and Corbetti geothermal projects have received their first payments for the drilling grant established by the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) for Eastern Africa.

Drilling in Tulu Moye: Covid-19 Update

Drilling in Tulu Moye: Covid-19 Update

The covid-19 pandemic brought a pause to the drilling operations in Tulu Moye that had started in the first week of March 2020. After monitoring the covid situation in Ethiopia and having health and safety measures ready for the upcoming situation, Reykjavík Geothermal is happy to announce that on Monday, July 6th, the drilling crew has arrived back on-site and are ready to recommence the drilling of well GA-1, the first exploration well in the long-awaited Tulu Moye Geothermal project.

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The Clean Technology Fund approves a $10 million loan to Tulu Moye Geothermal Project

The Clean Technology Fund approves a $10 million loan to Tulu Moye Geothermal Project

The Tulu Moye Geothermal Project has been granted a $10 million concessional senior loan from the Clean Technology Fund. This loan will go towards the development of the first phase of the project – a 50 MW geothermal power plant. Ultimately, the project will generate 150 MW towards the baseload electricity needs of the Ethiopian Electricity Grid

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