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

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

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

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

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam” to USD 5000000000.

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This Taiyo project page references Malindi Kenya along with the original URL (https://www.malindikenya.net/en/articles/news/editorial/the-ethiopian-dam-that-wants-to-stop-time-and-water.html). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Sector: Hydro • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Source: Malindi Kenya

Project

Completed

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, located on the Blue Nile. It aims to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity, making it one of the twenty most powerful hydroelectric plants in the world. The project was funded primarily by Ethiopian citizens and diaspora without international loans or external help. The dam promises to provide elect

Status: Closed
Sector: Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Water Supply and Storage
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Malindi Kenya

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Malindi Kenya.

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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 is the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, located on the Blue Nile. It aims to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity, making it one of the twenty most powerful hydroelectric plants in the world. The project was funded primarily by Ethiopian citizens and diaspora without international loans or external help. The dam promises to provide electricity to Ethiopia, reduce deforestation, and improve living conditions, but it has caused tensions with downstream countries, especially Egypt and Sudan.
Original sector	Energy
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Country	Ethiopia
City	Addis Ababa

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Source	Malindi Kenya
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Record type	Project
Sector	Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Water Supply and Storage
Article published date	2025-09-19

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