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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia

Source: Firstpost

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, standing 145 metres tall and spanning nearly 2 kilometres. It is a $5 billion project funded entirely by Ethiopia without foreign aid, aimed at transforming the country's energy landscape. The dam is located on the Blue Nile, a vital tributary to the Nile River, and has sparked regional tensions due to its impact on

Sector: Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
Location: Ethiopia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Firstpost

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

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Description	The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, standing 145 metres tall and spanning nearly 2 kilometres. It is a $5 billion project funded entirely by Ethiopia without foreign aid, aimed at transforming the country's energy landscape. The dam is located on the Blue Nile, a vital tributary to the Nile River, and has sparked regional tensions due to its impact on downstream countries Sudan and Egypt.
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Sector	Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
Article published date	2025-09-19

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