Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (95)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:area 1,680 square kilometers
gptkbp:budget 4.8 billion USD
gptkbp:can_contain gptkb:2020
gptkbp:challenges flooding and political tensions
financing and political disputes
gptkbp:climate_adaptation potential benefits
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigates climate impact through renewable energy
gptkbp:collaboration potential for improved relations
necessitates regional cooperation for success
gptkbp:community symbol of Ethiopian development
gptkbp:community_displacement causes displacement of communities
gptkbp:community_engagement efforts made to involve local populations
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of local populations
gptkbp:community_involvement improves climate resilience
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Salini_Impregilo
gptkbp:construction_cost $4.8 billion
gptkbp:construction_method roller-compacted concrete
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2011
ongoing
delayed due to various factors
over 80% completed as of 2021
gptkbp:controversy disputes with downstream countries
gptkbp:coordinates 11.5° N 35.2° E
gptkbp:cultivation increases irrigation potential
irrigation potential for Ethiopia
gptkbp:cultural_heritage potential impact on cultural heritage sites
impact on local sites
gptkbp:dam_type roller-compacted concrete dam
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations affected by dam construction
gptkbp:economic_impact positive for Ethiopia's economy
gptkbp:electricity_export_potential to Sudan and Egypt
gptkbp:electrification 6,450 megawatts
gptkbp:employs thousands during construction
gptkbp:energy_export_plans to neighboring countries
gptkbp:environmental_impact conducted
gptkbp:ethiopian_renaissance part of national vision
gptkbp:fishing_impact affects local fisheries
gptkbp:flood_control yes
benefit to downstream countries
gptkbp:funding sought from various sources
limited international funding
gptkbp:future_plans expansion of power generation
gptkbp:height 145 meters
1,780 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance affects Sudan and Egypt
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
gptkbp:hydropower_contribution significant to Ethiopia's energy needs
gptkbp:hydropower_potential utilizes hydropower potential of Blue Nile
gptkbp:impact regional water politics
gptkbp:innovation features innovative engineering solutions
gptkbp:international_negotiations ongoing with Egypt and Sudan
gptkbp:international_relations Egypt and Sudan concerns
gptkbp:length 1,780 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ethiopia
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Ethiopian_Electric_Power
gptkb:Ethiopian_government
gptkbp:payment_methods Ethiopian bonds
Ethiopian government and bonds
gptkbp:power_source planned to Sudan and Egypt
gptkbp:project delayed due to various factors
2023 (revised)
gptkbp:projected_annual_generation 15,700 GWh
gptkbp:public_awareness increased public awareness of water issues
gptkbp:regional_energy_market potential to create a regional market
gptkbp:reservoir 74 billion cubic meters
gptkbp:river gptkb:Blue_Nile
gptkbp:security enhances Ethiopia's energy security
enhances Ethiopia's energy independence
gptkbp:significance largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa
gptkbp:spillway_type yes
14,000 cubic meters per second
gptkbp:status under construction
gptkbp:support high public support in Ethiopia
high among Ethiopian citizens
gptkbp:sustainability raises sustainability concerns
part of Ethiopia's national grid expansion
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts aligned with Ethiopia's development plans
gptkbp:turbine_type 16 turbines
16 Francis turbines
gptkbp:water_management varies with seasons
implemented measures
integrated approach required
requires regional cooperation
critical for Nile Basin countries
gptkbp:water_quality affects water quality downstream
gptkbp:water_requirement 74 billion cubic meters
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Blue_Nile_River
yes
gptkbp:wildlife habitat changes
gptkbp:year gptkb:2023
2022 (expected)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Blue_Nile_River
gptkb:Abiy_Ahmed
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5