Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
Source: The Reporter Ethiopia
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large-scale hydroelectric dam project in Ethiopia. It has been a subject of complex regional negotiations involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan, focusing on equitable resource sharing, dam safety, and operational coordination. The project represents a significant national development for Ethiopia, aiming to enhance energy security, economic growth, an
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Reporter Ethiopia
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large-scale hydroelectric dam project in Ethiopia. It has been a subject of complex regional negotiations involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan, focusing on equitable resource sharing, dam safety, and operational coordination. The project represents a significant national development for Ethiopia, aiming to enhance energy security, economic growth, and regional cooperation through electricity exports. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Ethiopia |
State | Benishangul-Gumuz |
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Source | The Reporter Ethiopia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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