Projects
The consortium Verkís/Mannvit was appointed in 2014 by Reykjavík Geothermal and later Corbetti Geothermal Company as Owner’s Engineer for the Corbetti Geothermal Power Project.
The company is to focus on the development of high temperature (high enthalpy) geothermal resources for utility scale power production in the Main Ethiopian Rift.
Total Planned Capacity
Initial Development
First Power Generation Phase
The Corbetti Geothermal Power Project is one of Africa’s largest planned geothermal developments, aiming to unlock Ethiopia’s vast high-temperature geothermal resources for large-scale renewable electricity generation. The project required experienced technical leadership to guide the development of a complex, multi-phase power project from its earliest planning stages through procurement and implementation.
As part of the Verkís–Mannvit consortium, Verkís was appointed Owner’s Engineer for the project. Our services included preparing EPC tender documentation, advising on water supply systems, access roads, well pad development, grid connection and power purchase arrangements, as well as providing engineering support for the initial 20 MW wellhead power generation phase and the long-term development strategy for the project.
The Corbetti project established the technical foundation for the phased development of up to 1,000 MW of geothermal generating capacity, supporting Ethiopia’s ambition to become a regional leader in renewable energy. Through strategic engineering, procurement support and multidisciplinary project advisory services, Verkís has helped advance one of the world’s most significant geothermal power developments.
Technical information
Location:
Corbetti, Ethiopia
Size:
20 megawatts
Project period:
2014 –
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