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

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

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).

Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)”?

This Taiyo project page references The New Arab along with the original URL (https://www.newarab.com/news/military-option-icj-can-egypt-respond-ethiopia-gerd?amp=1). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Hydro • Location: Ethiopia

Source: The New Arab

Project

Completed

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large hydropower dam constructed by Ethiopia on the Blue Nile. The project aims to electrify the region and change the history of black people by providing power and prosperity. The dam was officially opened on 9 September 2025, after almost 14 years of construction and negotiations with downstream countries Egypt and Sudan.

Status: Closed
Sector: Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Ethiopia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The New Arab

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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 The New Arab.

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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 hydropower dam constructed by Ethiopia on the Blue Nile. The project aims to electrify the region and change the history of black people by providing power and prosperity. The dam was officially opened on 9 September 2025, after almost 14 years of construction and negotiations with downstream countries Egypt and Sudan.
Original sector	Water Resources

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Source	The New Arab
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Record type	Project
Sector	Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-09-18

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