Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Sector: Government • Location: Ethiopia
Source: Libyan Express
Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River is now 98.66% complete, with six power units operational. The dam is expected to become Africa's largest hydroelectric facility, generating over 5,000 megawatts of power, and is seen as a vital project for Ethiopia's development and energy exports.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Ethiopia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Libyan Express
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Description | Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River is now 98.66% complete, with six power units operational. The dam is expected to become Africa's largest hydroelectric facility, generating over 5,000 megawatts of power, and is seen as a vital project for Ethiopia's development and energy exports. |
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Sector | Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-04-16 |
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