By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Djibouti, 18 December 2025 - The Minister of Energy of Djibouti, Yonis Ali Geedi, and the new Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kotohi Inoue, held a meeting on Monday to discuss the progress of the geothermal energy project.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Energy headquarters in Djibouti, discussed the technical and financial support provided by JICA to the project, which is being led by the Djibouti Office for Geothermal Energy Development (ODDEG).
The participants agreed on the urgent need to finalize both the technical and financial components of the project and complete it in stipulated time.
"Geothermal energy development is a government priority, and it is crucial for energy security and the socio-economic development of the country," said Geedi.
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The Minister also expressed the desire to finalize the cooperation agreement between ODDEG and KenGen, Kenya's largest electricity generation company.
He added that once the exploration phase is complete, Djibouti would prioritize investors and companies, including those from Japan, to build its first geothermal power plant.
On the other hand, Japan’s representative, Kotohi Inoue, emphasized the need for ODDEG to finalize a formal agreement with KenGen, and secure a bank guarantee to ensure smooth implementation of the project.
The project is expected to position Djibouti as a major player in energy production by utilizing geothermal energy from beneath the Earth’s surface.
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