GDA is proud to announce that the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant has been commissioned and is now providing up to 2.5 MW to the national grid.
During the month of January, GDA engineers worked closely with KenGen engineers and operators, and Civicon construction crews to complete the commissioning and performance testing. The plant was first synchronized to the grid on January 23rd. The performance testing was completed on January 29th.
GDA designed the plant and supplied all of the major equipment, including an Elliott GYR steam turbine.
Civicon was the General Contractor, responsible for construction of the plant.
KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country. They currently own and operate multiple geothermal power stations at Olkaria with a total capacity of 150 MW.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is on the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano and is situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
During the month of January, GDA engineers worked closely with KenGen engineers and operators, and Civicon construction crews to complete the commissioning and performance testing. The plant was first synchronized to the grid on January 23rd. The performance testing was completed on January 29th.
GDA designed the plant and supplied all of the major equipment, including an Elliott GYR steam turbine.
Civicon was the General Contractor, responsible for construction of the plant.
KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country. They currently own and operate multiple geothermal power stations at Olkaria with a total capacity of 150 MW.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is on the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano and is situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
During the National Geothermal Summit, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) announced the winners for the inaugural GEA Honors, designed to recognize the individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the development of the geothermal industry. GDA is honored to be a recipient of a Special Recognition award.
"Since 1978, GDA has been offering services to develop geothermal resources, and has become an outstanding example of a US small business competing in a growing world geothermal market. Despite being a small company, GDA has successfully been involved in projects from the United States to East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. Most recently, GDA completed shipping equipment to Kenya for the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's countryside in the Great Rift Valley."
"Since 1978, GDA has been offering services to develop geothermal resources, and has become an outstanding example of a US small business competing in a growing world geothermal market. Despite being a small company, GDA has successfully been involved in projects from the United States to East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. Most recently, GDA completed shipping equipment to Kenya for the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's countryside in the Great Rift Valley."
GDA has completed shipping equipment to Kenya for the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant. Shipments originated in various parts of the US, including our offices in Reno, NV. GDA utilized 11 shipper owned containers that will be used as on-site storage in Kenya.
The design and supply of the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant is being done under contract with Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd (KenGen). KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya’s countryside in the Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is on the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano, situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
The design and supply of the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant is being done under contract with Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd (KenGen). KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya’s countryside in the Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is on the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano, situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
GDA was honored by the United States Department of Commerce with the US Commercial Service Export Achievement Award for recent accomplishments in the global marketplace. Representatives from the offices of Senator Reid, Senator Ensign, and Representative Heller were on hand to also present Certificates of Recognition.
Pictured Below (L-R): Bill Cline - US Dept of Commerce, David Mendive - GDA, Martin Booth - GDA, Chuck Alvey - EDAWN
Pictured Below (L-R): Bill Cline - US Dept of Commerce, David Mendive - GDA, Martin Booth - GDA, Chuck Alvey - EDAWN
GDA has begun shipping equipment to Kenya for the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant. Shipments from the East Coast of the United States include cooling tower components, condenser & gas extraction equipment. Shipments from our facility in Reno, NV include the generator, turbine, gearbox and balance of plant. Shipments will continue through the end of January.
KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country. They currently own and operate two geothermal power stations with a total production of 115 MW.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's countryside in the Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is along the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano and is situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country. They currently own and operate two geothermal power stations with a total production of 115 MW.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's countryside in the Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is along the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano and is situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
GDA has signed a contract with Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) for the design, supply, and commissioning of a wellhead geothermal power plant at Eburru. The equipment supplied will include a 2.5 MW steam turbine generator set complete with auxiliary systems and controls. The contract was signed on October 1, 2009, and became effective on December 21, 2009.
The steam turbine is being manufactured by Elliott Turbomachinery in Jeanette, PA. It will drive a synchronous generator manufactured by Kato Engineering in Mankato, MN, through a speed reduction gear manufactured by Lufkin Industries in Lufkin, TX.
KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country. They currently own and operate two geothermal power stations with a total production of 115 MW.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's countryside in the Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is along the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano and is situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
The steam turbine is being manufactured by Elliott Turbomachinery in Jeanette, PA. It will drive a synchronous generator manufactured by Kato Engineering in Mankato, MN, through a speed reduction gear manufactured by Lufkin Industries in Lufkin, TX.
KenGen is the leading electric power generation company in Kenya, producing about 80% of the electricity consumed in the country. They currently own and operate two geothermal power stations with a total production of 115 MW.
Eburru is located approximately 2 hours outside of the capital, Nairobi, in Kenya's countryside in the Great Rift Valley. The Eburru geothermal field is along the flanks of the Ol Doinyo Eburru Volcano and is situated 11 km northwest of Lake Naivasha.
GDA has officially moved into their new world headquarters! The building has over 6000 sq ft of office space and over 11000 sq ft of shop space to easily accommodate our upcoming projects.
We look forward to showing it off to everyone in the coming months.
Please note our new address:
Geothermal Development Associates
3740 Barron Way
Reno, Nevada 89511 USA
Our phone number and fax number remain the same.
We look forward to showing it off to everyone in the coming months.
Please note our new address:
Geothermal Development Associates
3740 Barron Way
Reno, Nevada 89511 USA
Our phone number and fax number remain the same.
Geothermal Development Associates (GDA), working closely with the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo), succeeded in repairing and recommissioning the Ormat Energy Converter (OEC) at the Aluto Langano geothermal plant and wellfield on the 18th of July, 2009. The plant is now generating up to 4 MW. GDA and EEPCo completed the first stage of repairs (the GCCU) in 2007.
The three year long rehabilitation effort involved extensive assessment, repair and testing of both the plant and wellfield, including complete re-tubing of the heat exchangers. In addition, GDA provided EEPCo personnel with training in plant and wellfield operations. EEPCo considers the rehabilitation a success and is enthusiastic about adding more geothermal power projects.
The Aluto Langano plant is the first and only geothermal power plant in Ethiopia and the only operating geothermal power plant in Africa outside of Kenya.
The three year long rehabilitation effort involved extensive assessment, repair and testing of both the plant and wellfield, including complete re-tubing of the heat exchangers. In addition, GDA provided EEPCo personnel with training in plant and wellfield operations. EEPCo considers the rehabilitation a success and is enthusiastic about adding more geothermal power projects.
The Aluto Langano plant is the first and only geothermal power plant in Ethiopia and the only operating geothermal power plant in Africa outside of Kenya.
Geothermal Development Associates is pleased to announce the start of construction on its new office and assembly facility in Reno, Nevada. Located on Donald Cline Way in Southeast Reno, the facility will provide GDA with over 11,000 sq ft of turbine/generator assembly space and over 6,000 sq ft of office space. Larry J. Macias, NCARB, AIA of Reno designed the building and K7 Construction of Reno is the General Contractor.
It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy in early September 2009.
It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy in early September 2009.
GDA has signed a contract with PT PAL Indonesia for the design, manufacture, and supply of equipment for the Ulumbu Geothermal Power Project on Flores Island, Indonesia. The equipment supplied will include two 2.5 MW steam turbine generator sets complete with related auxiliary systems and controls. The contract was signed on December 1, 2008 and work commenced immediately.
The steam turbines are being manufactured by Elliott Turbomachinery in Jeanette, PA. They will drive synchronous generators manufactured by Kato Engineering in Mankato, MN, through speed reduction gears manufactured by Lufkin Industries in Lufkin, TX.
PT PLN, Indonesia's national electric utility, selected PT PAL earlier in 2008 to be the prime contractor for the design, supply, construction, installation and commissioning of the Ulumbu Geothermal Power Project.
The Ulumbu geothermal field is located 11 km to the south of Ruteng, the capital of Western Flores, in the Kabupaten (Regency) Manggarai, Flores Island, in the East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia.
The steam turbines are being manufactured by Elliott Turbomachinery in Jeanette, PA. They will drive synchronous generators manufactured by Kato Engineering in Mankato, MN, through speed reduction gears manufactured by Lufkin Industries in Lufkin, TX.
PT PLN, Indonesia's national electric utility, selected PT PAL earlier in 2008 to be the prime contractor for the design, supply, construction, installation and commissioning of the Ulumbu Geothermal Power Project.
The Ulumbu geothermal field is located 11 km to the south of Ruteng, the capital of Western Flores, in the Kabupaten (Regency) Manggarai, Flores Island, in the East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia.