Tanzania

Geothermal Energy Market of Tanzania


Located south of its neighbour Kenya, Tanzania has ambitious geothermal development plans. While the estimated 5,000 MW of potential is likely too hopeful, there are nevertheless great opportunities for development. The country has established a national Geothermal Development Company (TGDC) that is to drill for resources. Its energy market is mostly fuelled by hydropower and natural gas. No current utilisation of geothermal energy is reported. With a planned four projects there is a development target of 200 MW by 2025.

Tanzania Geothermal Energy Market Overview


In this short market overview for Tanzania, we provide details about the current energy market and the geothermal resources and potential. It further looks at the current market which is essentially run by the government and the established development company TGDC. It also details the current five planned geothermal projects.

Table Of Content


Tanzania Energy Market

Geothermal Resources & Potential

Regulatory Framework

Geothermal Market, Industry & Development

Tables And Charts


Map of Geothermal resources of Tanzania