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 (Local Authorities, Ethiopian Government).

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 SABC News along with the original URL (https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/ethiopia-unveils-africas-largest-hydroelectric-dam/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Source: SABC News

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Completed

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, officially inaugurated by Ethiopian authorities. It is designed to provide energy to millions of Ethiopians and export surplus power to the region. The dam has a maximum capacity of 5000 MW, making it one of the 20 biggest hydroelectric dams in the world. The project has caused regional tensions due to its location on the N

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

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from SABC News.

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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 Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, officially inaugurated by Ethiopian authorities. It is designed to provide energy to millions of Ethiopians and export surplus power to the region. The dam has a maximum capacity of 5000 MW, making it one of the 20 biggest hydroelectric dams in the world. The project has caused regional tensions due to its location on the Nile River, affecting downstream countries Egypt and Sudan.
Original sector	Energy
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Country	Ethiopia
City	Addis Ababa

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Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
Article published date	2025-09-16

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