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New Geothermal Field Discovered Beneath Iceland’s Hellisheiði Region

A New Geothermal Frontier at Hellisheiði: Iceland’s Hidden Heat Revolution Emerges from Meitlar Introduction: When the Earth Speaks Again In the quiet, volcanic landscapes of Iceland, where fire and ice have coexisted for millennia, a new chapter in geothermal energy is quietly unfolding. On April 16, 2026, a major announcement emerged from Orkuveitan (Reykjavík Energy), revealing the discovery of a previously unidentified geothermal area at Meitlar on Hellisheiði. If confirmed by a third exploratory well, this discovery could reshape not only Iceland’s energy landscape but also the global conversation around deep geothermal exploration, energy security, and sustainable heat production. This is not just another geological update. It is a signal—an indication that even in one of the most studied geothermal regions on Earth, the subsurface still holds untapped surprises. Hellisheiði: A Global Benchmark for Geothermal Energy Hellisheiði is already one of the most important geotherma...

Menengai III Geothermal Plant Powers Kenya’s Clean Energy Future

Menengai III Breakthrough: How Kaishan’s 35MW Geothermal Plant Is Reshaping Kenya’s Energy Future By : Robert Buluma Introduction: A Quiet Revolution Beneath Kenya’s Soil On March 10, 2026, a significant yet understated milestone was achieved in Kenya’s renewable energy journey. The Menengai III 35MW geothermal power plant officially began commercial operations, marking another step forward in harnessing the immense geothermal potential of the East African Rift. Developed by KAISHAN through its subsidiary , the project has successfully completed reliability testing and is now feeding electricity into the national grid under a long-term power purchase agreement with . But beyond the numbers—35MW capacity, 25-year operational timeline, and an estimated $15 million in annual revenue—this project tells a deeper story. It is a story of strategic geothermal expansion, foreign investment confidence, and Kenya’s ambition to dominate Africa’s clean energy landscape. Menengai: Africa...

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