UNLOCKING EARTH'S POWER: EXPLORING THE GEOTHERMAL ENERGY REVOLUTION

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Let's dive in into the depths of Geothermal energy. On this day, we will be exploring the Geothermal energy revolution with Eng. Bonface Korir who is a lead Engineer at Olkaria Geothermal power plant in Olkaria, Naivasha with 17 years of engineering experience and offering technical solutions to engineering challenges in an industrial environment. He's a Professional Engineer registered and Licensed by the Engineer's Board of Kenya (EBK) and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).



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  • Starts 10 June 2023 05:30 AM UTC
  • Ends 14 June 2023 03:40 PM UTC
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UNLOCKING EARTH'S POWER: EXPLORING THE GEOTHERMAL ENERGY REVOLUTION

Let's dive in into the depths of Geothermal energy. On this day, we will be exploring the Geothermal energy revolution with Eng. Bonface Korir who is a lead Engineer at Olkaria Geothermal power plant in Olkaria, Naivasha with 17 years of engineering experience and offering technical solutions to engineering challenges in an industrial environment. He's a Professional Engineer registered and Licensed by the Engineer's Board of Kenya (EBK) and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).

Biography:

  1. Name: Eng. Bonface Kipkorir 
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  • Education: BSc. Mechanical engineer (JKUAT), MSc. Geothermal energy Technology (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
  1. Role at KenGen: Operations of geothermal power plants, maintenance of geothermal power plants, Research, and design reviews of Geothermal power plants, reviews of technical engineering drawings, conducting factory acceptance tests, inspection, and acceptance for KenGen geothermal equipment. etc.
  2. Current assignment: Lead engineer at Olkaria geothermal power plants in Olkaria, Naivasha Kenya.
  3. Years of work experience: 17 years of engineering experience and offering of technical solutions to engineering challenges in an industrial environment.
  • Profession: Professional Engineer (PE) registered & Licensed by Engineers board of Kenya (EBK) and Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).

Work: Chief Engineer Wellhead Power Plants Geothermal energy (Renewable energy), with Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen)





Agenda

1. Introduction to Geothermal Energy

2. Geothermal Energy Generation Techniques

3. Benefits and Environmental Impacts

4. Geothermal Energy Research and Innovation

5. Future potential and emerging trends

6. Geothermal Energy policies and regulations