Uganda: Toshiba partners government on geothermal

Japan’s Toshiba Corporation on 27 August signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development outlining a partnership to develop geothermal power projects and training. Under the agreement signed at the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Nairobi on 27-28 August, Toshiba will collaborate in the development and supply of equipment for a geothermal power plant, create operation and management guidelines, and assist with the training of personnel.