Launch of the 8th Application Round for power projects of the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF)
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.
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The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 9th 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.
Expressions of Interest received by the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility for GRMF HEAT AR2
The GRMF received a total of fourteen (14) Expressions of Interest (EoI) in the second round of GRMF HEAT. The EoI are currently being evaluated.
| Project ID | Project Name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|
| 02-SSH-01-ET | Era Boru | Afar Geothermal Alternative Power Company (AGAP) |
| 02-SSH-02-KE | Ol’Rongai | Geothermal Exploration Limited |
| 02-SSH-03-KE | Menengai KRS | Karsan Ramji and Sons Ltd. |
| 02-SSH-04-ZA | Nsama | Hotspur Helium Limited |
| 02-SSH-05-RW | Kagano Farm | Sphynx Enterprises B.V. |
| 02-SSH-06-KE | Roo Farm | Sphynx Enterprises B.V. |
| 02-SSH-07-TZ | Ibadakuli | Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) |
| 02-SSH-08-TZ | Kisaki | Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) |
| 02-SSH-09-TZ | Majimoto | Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) |
| 02-SSH-10-TZ | Mutagata | Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) |
| 02-SSH-11-KE | Kaperwa | Geothermal Development Company (GDC) |
| 02-SSH-12-BR | Gishuha | Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines – Burundi |
| 02-SSH-13-BR | Ruhwa | Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines – Burundi |
| 02-SSH-14-BR | Mugara | Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines – Burundi |
GRMF Market Sounding Survey
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
8th 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.
The survey will be open until 11th October 2024.
We look forward to your participation!
Your GRMF Team
The African Union Commission will Launch the 2nd GRMF HEAT Application Round on 17th July 2024.
Dear Geothermal Enthusiast,
We are pleased to announce the kick-off for the 2nd GRMF HEAT application round on 17th July 2024 during the Kenya Geothermal Congress at the Nairobi Safari Park Hotel & Casino in Nairobi, Kenya
After a successful first application round for GRMF HEAT, which was concluded in February 2024, the African Union Commission with its donors decided to launch a second application round, to provide further funding for geothermal direct-use projects.
The Expression of Interest (EoI) documents will be available online from 10th July 2024.
Participation in the event is not obligatory to submit an EoI.
Submission deadline for Expression of Interest will be 13th November 2024.
Please visit the GRMF Homepage for more information.
We look forward to meeting you at the Kenya Geothermal Congress.
Your GRMF Team
GRMF HEAT – Application Round One Concluded
The RGCU, Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit, as managing team for the GRMF is pleased to announce that the first GRMF HEAT application round has been completed.
The GRMF HEAT application was launched as a first trial round in December 2022. The programme provides funding for Surface Studies including Feasibility studies for geothermal direct use application in eligible countries.
Out of ten full applications, five projects received an awarding letter last week and thus qualify for grant contract negotiations with the African Union Commission.
The awarded projects are located in Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda. In Rwanda the Gisenyi project, which will be the first GRMF funded project in Rwanda.
The following map shows the location of the funded projects:
Figure 1: GRMF HEAT Awarded Projects
The awarded projects cover a range of direct use applications, from crop drying, milk pasteurization, aquaculture to industrial brewery processes.
Geothermal direct use has numerous social economic and environmental benefits, such as reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, reduction of deforestation, savings on energy spending, improved food security and improved quality of life.
The potential for projects in East Africa is huge and the projects contribute directly to independence on fossil fuel imports and regional value creation.
The RGCU is looking forward to accompanying the progress of the projects.
For more information on the GRMF, please visit www.grmf-eastafrica.org.
Your GRMF Team
World Geothermal Congress 2023
From 15 – 17 September 2023, Rödl & Partner an Mannvit represented GRMF at the World Geothermal Congress 2023 in Beijing, China.
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