Buranga Geothermal Power Station is a 100MW geothermal power project. It is planned in Western, Uganda. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2025.

Project TypeTotal Capacity (MW)Active Capacity (MW)Pipeline Capacity (MW)Project StatusProject LocationProject DeveloperGeothermal100-100PermittingWestern, UgandaGids Consult

Description

The project is being developed and currently owned by Gids Consult.

The geothermal site has in total 3 number of production wells. Buranga Geothermal Power Station will run at a temperature of 200 Degree Celsius.

The project cost is expected to be around $42m.

Development Status

Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2025.

About Gids Consult

Gids Consult Ltd (Gids Consult) is engaged in distribution and transmission of electricity. Gids Consult is headquartered in Uganda.

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