gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:dam
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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one of the largest dams in Africa
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gptkbp:agricultural_development
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supported by irrigation projects
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gptkbp:benefits
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water supply
irrigation
flood control
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gptkbp:can_contain
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gptkb:2008
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gptkbp:capacity
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1,250 MW
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gptkbp:challenges
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political issues
geological issues
financing issues
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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mitigated flooding
altered local climate patterns
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gptkbp:collaboration
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with China
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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stakeholder consultations
in project planning
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:2009
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gptkbp:construction_cost
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$2 billion
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gptkbp:construction_material
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local and imported
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gptkbp:construction_method
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embankment dam
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:2003
6 years
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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impacted by construction
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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archaeological sites submerged
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gptkbp:dam_type
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embankment dam
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:China_National_Water_Resources_and_Electric_Corporation
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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on local populations
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gptkbp:electricity_consumers
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millions in Sudan
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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ecosystem changes
displacement of communities
aligned with Sudan's energy strategy
Sudan's energy strategy
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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conducted pre-construction
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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affected by dam operations
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gptkbp:flood_control
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1,500 km²
approximately 3,000 km²
managed by dam operations
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gptkbp:funding
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through loans and investments
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gptkbp:geographical_feature
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Nile Valley
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gptkbp:height
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67 meters
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Nile Basin
for Nile Basin countries
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Merowe Dam
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gptkbp:impact
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gptkb:economic_development
environmental changes
flood control
irrigation support
displacement of local communities
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gptkbp:international_relations
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gptkb:China-Sudan_relations
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gptkbp:is_funded_by
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Chinese companies
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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installed for safety
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gptkbp:length
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9,000 meters
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gptkbp:lifespan
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gptkb:50_years
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gptkbp:local_economy
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boosted by construction
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Sudan
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gptkbp:maintenance
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ongoing
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gptkbp:occurs_annually
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5,000 GWh
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gptkbp:opened
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gptkb:2009
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:Sudanese_government
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gptkbp:power_source
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over 5,000 GWh
to neighboring countries
potential to neighboring countries
contributed to Sudan's goals.
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gptkbp:power_supply
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gptkb:Sudan
to rural areas
Sudan's national grid
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gptkbp:primary_use
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gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:Merowe_Hydroelectric_Project
expansion plans
funded by dam revenues
compensation for displaced families
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gptkbp:purpose
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gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
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gptkbp:research
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conducted on environmental impact
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gptkbp:research_opportunities
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hydrology studies
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gptkbp:reservoir
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gptkb:Merowe_Reservoir
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gptkbp:river
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gptkb:Nile_River
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gptkbp:safety_features
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gptkb:Bowling_Green
seismic design
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gptkbp:spillway_type
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gated spillway
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gptkbp:sustainability
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renewable energy source
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gptkbp:tourism
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attraction for visitors
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gptkbp:turbine_type
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gptkb:10
10 turbines
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gptkbp:type
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rock-fill dam
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gptkbp:water_management
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integrated water resources management
improved in Sudan
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gptkbp:water_quality
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monitored regularly
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gptkbp:water_requirement
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12 billion cubic meters
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gptkbp:water_source
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gptkb:Blue_Nile
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Blue_Nile_River
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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