Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited (TGDC) is a subsidiary company of The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) established in December 2013 and came into operation in July 2014. The company is mandated to spearhead the development of geothermal resources in the country for power generation and direct heat applications. TGDC is mandated: to undertake upstream geothermal resource assessment including reconnaissance, geo-scientific surface explorations, drillings, reservoir assessments and pre-feasibility, to undertake mid and downstream geothermal development including project feasibility studies, steam and/or hot water field development, reservoir management, power production and direct heat uses projects, to solicit financing for geothermal resource development from various sources, to promote geothermal business and developer of alternative uses of geothermal energy than electricity including drying of crops, greenhouse farming, fish farming, poultry and husbandry, space heating, balneology, recreation, and to reach its goals, the Company intends to invest in its business, systems, and Human Capital. TGDC is an equal opportunity employer. The Government has taken various remedial actions to avert load shedding, some of which are not only costly but also have adverse effect on the environment.
