Tanzania: Geothermal co-operation with Toshiba

Japan’s Toshiba Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC), a subsidiary of Tanzania Electric Supply Company, covering “comprehensive collaboration in the geothermal power generation business”, Toshiba said in a statement. TGDC is the only company holding geothermal exploitation rights in Tanzania and has a remit to develop resources and construct power plants. Under the terms of the agreement, Toshiba will develop and provide equipment, create guidelines for power plant operation and management and become involved with the training of TGDC staff.