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On geothermal project management

Verkís has conducted various short courses on Geothermal Project Management organized by United Nation University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP).

And financed by the Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) and the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) Geothermal Exploration Project in East Africa.



Project overview

The capacity building course has been prepared by Verkís experts in collaboration with Mr. Helgi Þór Ingason from the University of Reykjavík and covers the basics of management for geothermal projects. The objective of the course is to prepare participant in becoming competent project managers in geothermal utilization by introducing methodological approaches to project management in context of geothermal projects.
 
The participants learn about general aspects of project management, specific aspects of management of geothermal projects, key concepts of IPMA – ICB competence baseline, risk, HSE, scope, change, cost, time, procurement, contracts, quality, negotiation, project management systems, case examples and more. The participants are also offered the opportunity to undertake the IPMA D-level certification examination.
 
Verkís geothermal experts have held the 2 week short course in:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with participants from the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEP), Geological Survey Of Ethiopia (GSE) and Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy
Nakuru, Kenya with participants from the Geothermal Development Company (GDC);
Djibouti with participants from the Djiboutian Development Office for Geothermal Energy (ODDEG), the Ministry of Energy, Water and Natural Resources (MERN) and the Djibouti Center for Research Studies (CERD).

The Challenge

As geothermal development expands globally, there is a growing need for skilled project managers with expertise in both geothermal technology and international project delivery. The challenge was to build local capacity by equipping professionals with the knowledge and practical tools required to successfully manage complex geothermal projects.

Our Solution

In collaboration with the United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP) and the University of Reykjavík, Verkís developed and delivered an intensive short course on geothermal project management. The programme combines internationally recognised project management methodologies with geothermal-specific topics, covering areas such as risk management, procurement, contracts, health and safety, quality, scheduling and stakeholder management. The course has been delivered to energy professionals in Ethiopia, Kenya and Djibouti.

The Result

The programme has strengthened local expertise and supported the sustainable development of geothermal energy in emerging markets by training engineers, project managers and public-sector professionals. Through international knowledge transfer and capacity building, Verkís is helping develop the next generation of geothermal leaders and supporting the global transition to renewable energy.


Technical information

Location:


East Africa









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