Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Hydro • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Source: African News Agency
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a $5 billion hydroelectric dam project on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It has been under construction since 2011 and aims to double Ethiopia's electricity production by generating over 5,000 megawatts. The project is primarily funded by internal resources and national bond campaigns and is expected to boost Ethiopia's economic growth and regional energy influen
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- African News Agency
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a $5 billion hydroelectric dam project on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. It has been under construction since 2011 and aims to double Ethiopia's electricity production by generating over 5,000 megawatts. The project is primarily funded by internal resources and national bond campaigns and is expected to boost Ethiopia's economic growth and regional energy influence. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Ethiopia |
City | Addis Ababa |
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Source | African News Agency |
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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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