Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ethiopia
Source: allAfrica
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project located on the Nile River in Ethiopia. The project was launched in 2011 with a budget of $4 billion and aims to generate hydroelectric power to address Ethiopia's power problems. The dam's construction and filling stages have been completed, and it is set for official inauguration in September 2025. The project ha
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- allAfrica
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project located on the Nile River in Ethiopia. The project was launched in 2011 with a budget of $4 billion and aims to generate hydroelectric power to address Ethiopia's power problems. The dam's construction and filling stages have been completed, and it is set for official inauguration in September 2025. The project has caused regional tensions, with Egypt and Sudan demanding tripartite talks and expressing concerns about the dam's impact on downstream water flow and regional stability. |
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Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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