Ethiopian Geothermal Association is a local organization established in accordance with the Civil Soviety Proclamation of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and has been registered and accorded legal personality on September, 2019.

It is a member of the IGA and IGA East Africa Branch.

The main objectives of the Association are:

• Enhance the role of geothermal, in energy contribution in the country
• Advise the countrie’s energy sector in geothermal issues
• Promote and support  geothermal professionals in research and development
• Establish standards in geothermal exploration and development activities
• Enhance the geothermal knowledge of its members through discussions and workshops
• Develop strategies to attract professionals in geothermal field of studies
• Collaborate with other civil societies, organizations and companies in the implementation of joint seminars, researches, symposiums and workshops
• Promote the versatile use of geothermal energy in the country.