Aluto-Langano

Key Specs

Full Name: Aluto-Langano

Development Phase: Operational

Installed Capacity: 0.0 MW

Operational Capacity: 0.0 MW

Investment: $383 m USD

Completion Date: 1999

Location: Rift Valley Lakes

Country: Ethiopia

Region: Europe and Middle East

Project Location: The Aluto Langano Geothermal site is located in Oromia Region about 200km south away from Addis Ababa. The nearest towns are Adami Tulu 13km, Zeway 20km and 13km away from the main Addis Ababa Hawassa high way. The resource area is located at an elevation between 1880 and 2100 meters.
Project Objective: The objective of this project is indicated as follows, To drill 4 production wells, To prepare for further construction of a 70MW capacity Geothermal Power Plant, To contribute towards the Corporation Generation mix plant, To alleviate the power shortage.
Schedule of Implementation: The 2nd phase project is planned to be completed at the end of 2013 and the 3rd phase planned to be completed at the end of 2016.
Cost Estimate
2nd Phase
Grant from Japanese Government
11,593,000 USD
Loan for World Bank
10,000,000 USD
EEPCo Contribution
10,740,000 USD
Total
32,333,000 USD
3rd Phase

The estimated total cost of 35-70 MW geothermal power plant project in Aluto Langano field (Third Phase) is US$ 350,000,000. The estimated cost includes the following items: drilling of production and reinjection wells, FCRS construction, power plant construction, T/L and substation construction, engineering service, administration cost, physical contingency and interest during construction. There is no resettlement cost.

Source: Ethiopian Diaspora Portal
http://www.ethdiaspora.org.et/index.php/dea-dg/item/128-aluto-langano-geothermal-power-plant