On behalf of the African Union Commission, RÖDL announces the launch of the new GRMF Company Database, a central platform designed to connect geothermal project developers across Africa with qualified and experienced service providers worldwide.

Since 2012, the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility for Africa (GRMF) has played a pivotal role in advancing geothermal development across the continent by providing grants for surface studies and exploratory drilling to public and private developers. For the past 12 years, RÖDL has served as the implementing consultant for the GRMF, supporting the African Union Commission in coordinating and strengthening geothermal activities across its Member States.

A New Tool to Support a Growing Renewable Energy Market!

The new Geothermal Company Database is designed to further reinforce Africa’s geothermal sector by providing a structured, accessible platform for geothermal expertise. It allows project developers to identify and engage with companies active across the full geothermal value chain: from exploration and drilling to reservoir engineering, plant construction, operations, and other geothermal-related services.

Africa—particularly the East African Rift region—possesses vast, largely untapped geothermal potential. Strengthening cooperation between developers and specialized service providers is critical to unlocking this potential. The database increases visibility for participating companies while helping developers, government entities, and investors to find reliable, experienced partners.

Click here to join the Database.

Registration is open to companies worldwide offering their goods or services to the African geothermal market and enhances market presence across Africa’s rapidly evolving geothermal landscape.

Dear Geothermal Enthusiast,

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming GRMF HEAT Training Workshop. There was a change in the date:

New dates: April 2^nd to April 3^rd  in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania!

Location:

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Azikiwe Street/Sokoine Drive Mchafukoge, PO Box 9314

Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, 9314

New and old developers shall be trained on the successful development of geothermal direct use projects.

This workshop will cover a range of topics essential for geothermal direct use projects, including market strategy, business planning, technical aspects, and GRMF application processes.

The workshop is designed to enable successful participation in future GRMF funding rounds and to provide general information on how a successful geothermal project can be structured and implemented.

You can register for the workshop until 21^st March 2025 by sending an email to grmf@africa-union.org AND grmf@roedl.com.

Please include the following information for each attendee:

• Name
• Company / Public Entity
• Email address
• Phone number

Agenda :

2nd of April 2025 (Afternoon) – Training workshop:

13:30-14:00      Opening Remarks

14:00-15:00      Best practices of geothermal development – Market strategy and business planning

15:00-17:00      Best practices of geothermal development – Technical aspects

3rd of April 2025 (Whole day) – Training workshop:

8:30-9:30          Introduction to GRMF

9:30-10:30        GRMF Applications – Resource

10:30-11:30      GRMF Applications – Work plan

11:30-12:00      GRMF Applications – Concept strategy and market viability

12:00-13:30      Lunch

13:30-14:30      GRMF Applications – E&S requirements

14:30-15:30      GRMF Applications – Experience

15:30-16:00      GRMF Applications – Authorisation for exploration activities

16:00-16:30      GRMF Applications – Project financing

16:30-17:00      GRMF Applications – Drilling applications

Please note that all costs incurred by attending the workshop will be the responsibility of the attendees.

In case you have any questions relating to the workshop, feel free to reach out.

Kind regards,

RGCU

The Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) continues its mission to encourage public and private investors, as well as public-private partnerships, to develop geothermal prospects for power generation.

Following the success of previous application rounds, the Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit (RGCU) of the African Union Commission (AUC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 8th GRMF POWER Application Round.

The online kick-off meeting of the Expression of Interest phase will take place on 22nd January 2025 at 2:00 PM East African Time.

Click here to join the event (MS-Teams)

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 9^th April 2025 at 4 PM East African Time.

During the kick-off meeting, the GRMF programme will be introduced to potential applicants, and a comprehensive overview of the entire application procedure will be provided. Key topics such as geotechnical requirements, procurement regulations, early contracting, and Environmental & Social (E&S) requirements will be addressed. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarifications on the Expression of Interest phase.

GRMF POWER provides grant funding for Surface Studies & Drilling Programmes with the goal of power production, as well as connected infrastructure upgrades.

Infrastructure:               up to 20% of approved eligible cost

Surface Studies:           up to 80% of approved eligible costs

Drilling Programmes:    up to 40% of eligible costs

GRMF funding is available in 13 African Countries:

Burundi, Comoros, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

The GRMF team is looking forward to your participation in the kick-off.

Dear Geothermal Enthusiast,

We hereby invite you to participate in our Market Sounding Survey!

The Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF), hosted by the African Union Commission,  is exploring the possibility of launching an

8^th GRMF POWER Application Round.

Your input is crucial! By participating, you will help us to understand the current needs and challenges on the geothermal market in East Africa.

Your feedback will play a key role in shaping how GRMF can support developers and mitigate risks in the future.

START SURVEY

The survey will be open until 11^th October 2024.

 We look forward to your participation!

Your GRMF Team