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GEOTHERMAL II

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Djibouti

Source: World Bank Group

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The Geothermal Development Project's principal objective is to assist Djibouti in the necessary replacement and expansion of its electric generating capacity through utilization of indigenous geothermal energy resources. It sets out to develop these proven geothermal resources at the Lake Assal location. It also provides the necessary infrastructure for the generation and transmission of the geoth

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Closed
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Waste Processing and Treatment, Geothermal, Government
Location
Djibouti
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
World Bank Group

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The project “GEOTHERMAL II” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Djibouti. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Bank Group.

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The Geothermal Development Project's principal objective is to assist Djibouti in the necessary replacement and expansion of its electric generating capacity through utilization of indigenous geothermal energy resources. It sets out to develop these proven geothermal resources at the Lake Assal location. It also provides the necessary infrastructure for the generation and transmission of the geothermal based electrical power to Djibouti City. The project consists of the following components: (a) scaling studies for the correct design of equipment; (b) a Nomad Settlement Impact Study for potential settlement issues; (c) geothermal drilling in the Lake Assal area; and (d) complementary surface exploration works in the Lake Assal area. It also includes: (e) the installation of power plants, and a well head unit and desalination plant; (f) installation of an electrical transmission line; and (g) technical assistance to Electricite de Djibouti (EdD).

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(Historic)Electric Power & Other Energy

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Djibouti

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Power Generation (CCGT), Waste Processing and Treatment, Geothermal, Government

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2025-12-17

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