Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia
Source: MSN
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large hydroelectric dam project on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. It aims to generate electricity and regulate water flow, but its opening has raised concerns about water availability in downstream countries Egypt and Sudan.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- MSN
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large hydroelectric dam project on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. It aims to generate electricity and regulate water flow, but its opening has raised concerns about water availability in downstream countries Egypt and Sudan. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | Ethiopia |
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Source | MSN |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-21 |
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