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The Passing of a Pioneer: G Martin Booth 1934-2019 We are posting with great sadness today to share that Mr. G. Martin Booth, co-founder and President of Geothermal Development Associates for nearly 41 years, has passed away at the age of 85. While many of you know Martin as a pioneer of the geothermal industry, many of us also had the privilege of knowing […]

Commissioned: Ulumbu 2 x 2.5 MW Geothermal Power Plant Geothermal Development Associates (GDA) is pleased to announce that the Ulumbu 2 x 2.5 MW Geothermal Power Plant has been commissioned and is now providing base load power for the local grid. GDA designed the plant and supplied major equipment, including the steam turbine generator sets. GDA also manufactured auxiliary equipment packages to minimize installation […]

Construction Underway: Ulumbu Geothermal Power Project (2 x 2.5 MW) Under a contract with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Geothermal Development Associates (GDA) agreed to design, manufacture, test, and ship two geothermal steam turbine generator sets and related power plant auxiliary components from Reno, Nevada, USA to Surabaya, Indonesia. GDA will also provide supervision and technical support during installation and commissioning of the plant. PLN […]

Commissioned: Eburru Geothermal Power Plant Geothermal Development Associates (GDA) is pleased to announce that the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant has been commissioned and is now generating up to 2.52 MW for the Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KenGen). This is a major milestone for KenGen, as it is their first geothermal wellhead power plant in commercial operation. The project is […]

GDA Receives a GEA Special Recognition Award During the National Geothermal Summit, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) announced the winners for the inaugural GEA Honors, designed to recognize the individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the development of the geothermal industry. GDA is honored to be a recipient of a Special Recognition award. “Since 1978, GDA has been offering […]

Eburru Has Left the Building! GDA has completed shipping equipment to Kenya for the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant. Shipments originated in various parts of the US, including our offices in Reno, NV. GDA utilized 11 shipper owned containers that will be used as on-site storage in Kenya. The design and supply of the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant is […]

GDA Receives the Export Achievement Certificate from the US Department of Commerce GDA was honored by the United States Department of Commerce with the US Commercial Service Export Achievement Award for recent accomplishments in the global marketplace. Representatives from the offices of Senator Reid, Senator Ensign, and Representative Heller were on hand to also present Certificates of Recognition. Pictured Below (L-R): Bill Cline – US Dept of […]

The Eburru Power Project Begins Shipping GDA has begun shipping equipment to Kenya for the Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant. Shipments from the East Coast of the United States include cooling tower components, condenser & gas extraction equipment. Shipments from our facility in Reno, NV include the generator, turbine, gearbox and balance of plant. Shipments will continue through the end of […]

New Contract Signed: Eburru Wellhead Geothermal Power Plant GDA has signed a contract with Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) for the design, supply, and commissioning of a wellhead geothermal power plant at Eburru. The equipment supplied will include a 2.5 MW steam turbine generator set complete with auxiliary systems and controls. The contract was signed on October 1, 2009, and became effective […]