About Us
Driving Sustainable Energy Solutions Across Africa
Our Mission
Our mission is to put in place the building blocks for a new renewable energy company, starting with geothermal projects in East Africa. The company takes an unconventional approach to geothermal development. Corporate focus is on the delivery of world class geothermal wells on a small surface footprint that cost less, minimize impact to the ecosystem, and reduces development risk.
Our Vision
The company's vision is to become a leading geothermal renewable energy company with the expertise and capacity to pursue a geographically balanced portfolio of geothermal projects that create shared prosperity.
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What's in a name?
In the annals of human progress, energy has always been the heartbeat of civilization. The first energy era began with the mastery of fire, harnessing energy from burning wood, which provided warmth and light to early societies. This was followed by the second era, defined by coal and whale oil, which powered the steam engines and industries that drove the first industrial revolutions. These early energy dynasties laid the foundation for the modern world.
The third era saw the world transformed by oil and gas, which fueled unprecedented growth and connected the globe through innovations in transportation and industry. Yet, as this era matured, it became clear that the resources of the Earth were finite, and the consequences of their use would shape the future in unforeseen ways.
Enter the 4th Resource era—renewables, with a special focus on geothermal energy. This era is defined not by the consumption of what the Earth offers, but by the harmony of harnessing nature's endless cycles. The 4th Resource was founded on this principle, with a mission to drive the world forward into this new age of energy earmarked by abundance and optimization.
Geothermal energy stands as a cornerstone of this era, recognized for its unparalleled advantages. It is abundant, drawing on the Earth's natural heat, a resource as old as the planet itself. Proven through decades of reliable operation, geothermal energy has a low land footprint, making it less invasive than other energy sources. Moreover, it provides a stable, baseload power supply, ensuring a consistent and dependable flow of energy to meet society's needs.
The 4th Resource Corp stands on the shoulders of oil and gas technology, paying homage to the innovations and achievements of the past while looking toward the future. By integrating the lessons and technologies from previous energy eras, 4th Resource is uniquely positioned to lead the world into a sustainable, energy-rich future. This company is more than a business—it is a movement toward a brighter, more sustainable world, ensuring that the legacy of energy continues to evolve and thrive.
Guiding Principles for Impact
Our values drive everything we do, from expanding geothermal energy access to fostering sustainable growth in the communities we serve. Our commitment to these core principles guides us in every decision, project, and partnership as we pursue our mission with passion, innovation, and a relentless focus on positive impact.
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Commitment
We are fully committed to our mission and the vision of expanding geothermal energy resource availability and prosperity in the communities we work with.
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Fearlessness
We are fearless in pursuit of our mission. Our deep skills in risk management and energy exploration give us the confidence to focus on delivering our vision.
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Entrepreneurial
We don’t see problems, we see opportunities. We are optimistic, resourceful, persistent, and solutions focused even when faced with uncertainty and limited resources.
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Generate Prosperity
We don’t see problems, we see opportunities. We are optimistic, resourceful, persistent, and solutions focused even when faced with uncertainty and limited resources.
Key Leadership
Leadership Driving Our Vision
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Phil Harms
Director - Canada
Mr. Harms is a senior geoscientist with extensive international experience in energy resource project exploration and development.
Meet Phil,
Mr. Harms is a senior geoscientist with extensive international experience in energy resource project exploration and development. Mr. Harms completed his BSc from the University of Calgary in 2006 with a double major in Geology and Geophysics. He has over 17 years of international exploration, development, and gas storage experience.
Phil has been a consultant and geoscience lead for junior hydrocarbon explorers and gas storage operators and worked numerous projects in South America and East Africa including leading or contributing to exploration programs in Guyana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda among others. He is experienced in geology, seismic, potential fields, Monte Carlo methods, and risk-resource assessment.
Phil is a registered Professional Geoscientist with APEGA and EGBC and currently serves as the Treasurer for Geothermal Canada.
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Elizabeth Rogo
Director - Kenya
Ms. Rogo is an accomplished energy professional with over 20 years international experience in the Oil & Gas and Geothermal sectors.
Meet Elizabeth,
Ms. Rogo is an accomplished energy professional with over 20 years international experience in the Oil & Gas and Geothermal sectors. She brings vast international and senior management experience, including onshore and offshore, working with global Oilfield Services companies such as BJ Services, Baker Hughes and Weatherford International.
Elizabeth made history at Weatherford after becoming the first woman to be appointed Country Manager (Kenya) & Sr. Development Manager and soon after promoted to Regional Area Manager (Eastern Africa) where she effectively managed operations across 5 countries.
Elizabeth is very passionate about the energy sector. She mentors and provides opportunities for young engineering interns and graduates, who are entering the energy sector in East Africa, through her company’s internship program and who are entering the energy sector in East Africa.
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Markos Melaku
Director - Ethiopia
Mr. Melaku is a mechanical engineer with more than 30 years of experience with extensive experience in geothermal project development and operations.
Meet Markos,
Mr. Melaku is a mechanical engineer with more than 30 years of experience with extensive experience in geothermal project development and operations. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and a post-graduate diploma in geothermal engineering from Auckland University (NZ).
Most recently he has worked as a free-lance geothermal consultant providing support to various international developers and operators. In the past, Markos worked on projects in Australia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Indonesia, New Zealand, Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
Markos has extensive experience working with geothermal operations in Ethiopia having been involved with the Aluto Langano project in various operational and technical roles earlier in his career.
Markos is a registered professional engineer with Engineering New Zealand.
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Franklin Olakunle Amoo
Director - London
Mr. Amoo is a co-founder and the Managing Partner of Baylis Emerging Markets, a leading pan-African investment firm with headquarters in Lagos and New York.
Meet Franklin,
Mr. Amoo is a co-founder and the Managing Partner of Baylis Emerging Markets, a leading pan-African investment firm with headquarters in Lagos and New York. Franklin serves on the boards of several African companies. Prior to co-founding Baylis, Franklin helped lead the Strategic Credit Group of the $1.8 trillion Mizuho Financial Group. Prior to Mizuho, Franklin worked at Deutsche Bank, Bank of America and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.
Franklin was appointed a member of the United States’ President’s Advisory Council for Doing Business in Africa in 2022 and serves as a board director for the US-Nigeria Council. He is a Special Advisor to the Ooni of Ife, the traditional ruler of the Yoruba people of West Africa and previously chaired the Loan Market Association’s Task Force on African Secondary Loan Trading.
A Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Franklin holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a Howard E. Mitchell and a Venture Incubation.
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