KenGen at ARGeo-C11 2026: Bringing Decades of Geothermal Expertise to Africa
From Olkaria to the Comoros, KenGen brings practical geothermal experience to Africa’s leading geothermal platform
Africa has an immense geothermal resource potential. Yet, unlocking this potential requires more than resources beneath the ground. It requires technical expertise, practical experience, proven technologies, strong partnerships, and knowledge sharing.
This is why the participation of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) at ARGeo-C11 2026 represents a valuable opportunity for the African geothermal community.
A proven geothermal track record
KenGen is one of Africa’s leading electricity generation companies, with an installed capacity of approximately 1,786 MW from hydro, geothermal, wind and thermal sources.
At the heart of its geothermal expertise is Olkaria, one of Africa’s most important geothermal development areas.
Geothermal exploration at Olkaria began in the 1950s, followed by the development of the first geothermal power station in the early 1980s. Today, the Olkaria geothermal complex represents 754 MW of generation capacity, demonstrating Kenya’s long-term commitment to developing geothermal energy as a reliable, renewable baseload power source.
Sharing experience, not just technology
At ARGeo-C11 2026, KenGen will bring more than figures and achievements. It will bring decades of practical experience gained across the geothermal development cycle.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with expertise covering key areas such as:
• Geothermal exploration and resource assessment;
• Geological and geophysical investigations;
• Geothermal well development and drilling;
• Reservoir development and management;
• Power generation and plant operations;
• Lessons learned from large-scale geothermal projects.
This practical knowledge can provide valuable perspectives for countries and institutions currently developing or preparing their own geothermal projects.
A regional opportunity for Africa
KenGen’s geothermal experience extends beyond Kenya, with the company providing geothermal expertise and energy development services in countries including Ethiopia, Djibouti, Tanzania and Eswatini, among others.
Its participation in ARGeo-C11 2026 therefore comes at a strategic moment for Africa, where several countries are seeking to transform geothermal resources into reliable and sustainable energy.
For emerging geothermal markets such as the Comoros, access to experienced institutions and practitioners can help strengthen technical capacity, improve project understanding, and accelerate the transition from resource potential to actual power generation.
What can participants gain?
The presence of KenGen at ARGeo-C11 2026 offers participants an opportunity to learn from real-world experience.
Through technical discussions, knowledge exchange and professional networking, participants can explore what has worked, what challenges have been encountered, and what lessons can be adapted to different African geothermal contexts.
More importantly, ARGeo-C11 provides a platform where expertise can lead to new partnerships, technical cooperation and future geothermal projects.
From geothermal potential to sustainable power
ARGeo-C11 2026 is built around a simple ambition: to unlock Africa’s geothermal resource potential and turn it into a pathway for sustainable development.
KenGen’s participation contributes directly to this ambition by bringing proven experience from one of Africa’s most advanced geothermal developments to a continental platform for knowledge, investment and collaboration.
📍 Moroni, Union of the Comoros
📅 October 2026
🔥 KenGen × ARGeo-C11 2026
Unlocking Africa geothermal potential resources.
From Olkaria to the Comoros, KenGen brings practical geothermal experience to Africa’s leading geothermal platform
Africa has an immense geothermal resource potential. Yet, unlocking this potential requires more than resources beneath the ground. It requires technical expertise, practical experience, proven technologies, strong partnerships, and knowledge sharing.
This is why the participation of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) at ARGeo-C11 2026 represents a valuable opportunity for the African geothermal community.
A proven geothermal track record
KenGen is one of Africa’s leading electricity generation companies, with an installed capacity of approximately 1,786 MW from hydro, geothermal, wind and thermal sources.
At the heart of its geothermal expertise is Olkaria, one of Africa’s most important geothermal development areas.
Geothermal exploration at Olkaria began in the 1950s, followed by the development of the first geothermal power station in the early 1980s. Today, the Olkaria geothermal complex represents 754 MW of generation capacity, demonstrating Kenya’s long-term commitment to developing geothermal energy as a reliable, renewable baseload power source.
Sharing experience, not just technology
At ARGeo-C11 2026, KenGen will bring more than figures and achievements. It will bring decades of practical experience gained across the geothermal development cycle.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with expertise covering key areas such as:
• Geothermal exploration and resource assessment;
• Geological and geophysical investigations;
• Geothermal well development and drilling;
• Reservoir development and management;
• Power generation and plant operations;
• Lessons learned from large-scale geothermal projects.
This practical knowledge can provide valuable perspectives for countries and institutions currently developing or preparing their own geothermal projects.
A regional opportunity for Africa
KenGen’s geothermal experience extends beyond Kenya, with the company providing geothermal expertise and energy development services in countries including Ethiopia, Djibouti, Tanzania and Eswatini, among others.
Its participation in ARGeo-C11 2026 therefore comes at a strategic moment for Africa, where several countries are seeking to transform geothermal resources into reliable and sustainable energy.
For emerging geothermal markets such as the Comoros, access to experienced institutions and practitioners can help strengthen technical capacity, improve project understanding, and accelerate the transition from resource potential to actual power generation.
What can participants gain?
The presence of KenGen at ARGeo-C11 2026 offers participants an opportunity to learn from real-world experience.
Through technical discussions, knowledge exchange and professional networking, participants can explore what has worked, what challenges have been encountered, and what lessons can be adapted to different African geothermal contexts.
More importantly, ARGeo-C11 provides a platform where expertise can lead to new partnerships, technical cooperation and future geothermal projects.
From geothermal potential to sustainable power
ARGeo-C11 2026 is built around a simple ambition: to unlock Africa’s geothermal resource potential and turn it into a pathway for sustainable development.
KenGen’s participation contributes directly to this ambition by bringing proven experience from one of Africa’s most advanced geothermal developments to a continental platform for knowledge, investment and collaboration.
📍 Moroni, Union of the Comoros
📅 October 2026
🔥 KenGen × ARGeo-C11 2026
Unlocking Africa geothermal potential resources.