Publication date: 2015, April
Author: Ministry of Energy and Mines
Description: Burundi is a country located within the Eastern African Great Rift Valley. This zone has increased temperature gradients and natural heat stream of Earth. Geothermal power plants operate within this geological formation in Kenya and Ethiopia. They bring about positive results therefore are being still developed. The results of geological recognition of Burundi area are presented in view of geothermal energy production for electricity generation.