{
  "id": 5096481,
  "title": "GDC eyes regional expansion with Ethiopia geothermal deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/gdc-eyes-regional-expansion-with-ethiopia-geothermal-deal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:26:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/gdc-eyes-regional-expansion-with-ethiopia-geothermal-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenya's Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has expanded its commercial operations beyond Kenya by signing a deal with Shandong Kerui Oilfield Service Group, a China-based firm, to provide geothermal drilling services in Ethiopia. The agreement, signed on Monday, August 31, 2026, sees GDC deploying a team of experts to the Aluto area of Ethiopia to conduct high-temperature geothermal well logging, testing, and data interpretation on two wells. The team will consist of a reservoir engineer, technicians, geochemists and technicians. GDC's Acting Managing Director and CEO, Stephen Busieney, emphasized that this engagement will generate additional revenue while offering staff valuable international experience. The company aims to cement its position as a regional leader in geothermal development and technical expertise. Dr. George Muia, GDC's General Manager for Business Development and acting GM Strategy and Planning, highlighted that this is the first major operationalization of the company's External Consultancy Policy, which enables GDC to engage external partners and clients. The agreement follows the company's reclassification as a Government-Owned Enterprise, which has increased its focus on commercial operations, revenue generation, and financial sustainability. GDC has previously provided geothermal training to professionals from Ethiopia and other countries through its Geothermal Centre of Excellence.",
  "summary": "Kenya’s Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has expanded its commercial operations beyond the country after signing an agreement with China’s Shandong Kerui Oilfield Service Group to provide well logging and testing services for a geothermal drilling project in Ethiopia. The agreement, signed on Monday, August 31, 2026, will see GDC deploy a multidisciplinary team to the […]",
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}