What is the latest status of the project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)”?

The status recorded for “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is operational.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)”: government bodies (Government of Ethiopia).

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This Taiyo project page references MSN along with the original URL (https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/egypt-warns-as-ethiopia-powers-up-africa-s-largest-dam/ar-AA1MhKxM?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia

Source: MSN

Project

Operational

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, located on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. The project involves the construction and operation of a large dam to generate hydroelectric power, which has significant implications for regional water resources and power supply.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Location: Ethiopia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: MSN

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from MSN.

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Original status	operational
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, located on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia. The project involves the construction and operation of a large dam to generate hydroelectric power, which has significant implications for regional water resources and power supply.
Original sector	Energy

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Ethiopia

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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Article published date	2025-09-17

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