Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Ethiopia
Source: CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile is a large hydroelectric project designed to form one of the largest reservoirs in the region and supply a hydroelectric power plant with an estimated annual capacity of 15.7 terawatt-hours. It represents a leap in electricity generation for Ethiopia but is a sensitive point for downstream countries fearing the effect on the Nile's flow.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile is a large hydroelectric project designed to form one of the largest reservoirs in the region and supply a hydroelectric power plant with an estimated annual capacity of 15.7 terawatt-hours. It represents a leap in electricity generation for Ethiopia but is a sensitive point for downstream countries fearing the effect on the Nile's flow. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Ethiopia |
Source
Source | CPG Click Petróleo e Gás |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-11-30 |
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