Rufiji Hydropower Project

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:river
gptkbp:annual_generation_capacity 5,920 GWh
gptkbp:beneficiary Tanzanian population
gptkbp:capacity 2,100 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact mitigation of climate change effects
potential changes in local climate
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of residents
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2019
gptkbp:cultural_impact changes in local cultural practices
gptkbp:dam_type gravity dam
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Government_of_Tanzania
gptkbp:development_cost $3 billion
gptkbp:economic_impact boost to local economy
gptkbp:electricity_access increased access to electricity
gptkbp:environmental_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:expected_completion_year gptkb:2022
gptkbp:funding gptkb:China_Exim_Bank
gptkbp:height 134 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rufiji Hydropower Project
gptkbp:impact temporary job creation
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tanzania
gptkbp:number_of_turbines gptkb:6
gptkbp:power_distribution gptkb:Tanzania_Electric_Supply_Company
gptkbp:project_approval gptkb:Tanzanian_Parliament
gptkbp:project_controversy environmental concerns
gptkbp:project_impact_on_agriculture changes in irrigation patterns
gptkbp:project_impact_on_biodiversity threat to local wildlife
gptkbp:project_impact_on_education increased educational opportunities
gptkbp:project_impact_on_employment long-term job opportunities
gptkbp:project_impact_on_energy_efficiency improvement in energy efficiency
gptkbp:project_impact_on_energy_investment attraction of foreign investment
gptkbp:project_impact_on_energy_prices potential reduction in energy prices
gptkbp:project_impact_on_fisheries disruption of local fisheries
gptkbp:project_impact_on_health improved health services access
gptkbp:project_impact_on_infrastructure improved local infrastructure
gptkbp:project_impact_on_investment_climate enhancement of investment climate
gptkbp:project_impact_on_renewable_energy contribution to renewable energy goals
gptkbp:project_impact_on_rural_development support for rural development initiatives
gptkbp:project_impact_on_socioeconomic_conditions improvement in socioeconomic conditions
gptkbp:project_impact_on_transportation enhanced transportation networks
gptkbp:project_impact_on_urbanization acceleration of urbanization trends
gptkbp:project_impact_on_water_quality potential pollution risks
gptkbp:project_partners gptkb:China_National_Electric_Engineering_Company
gptkbp:project_significance energy security for Tanzania
gptkbp:project_status under construction
gptkbp:region East Africa
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Tanzania_Energy_and_Water_Utilities_Regulatory_Authority
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Stiegler's_Gorge_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Rufiji_River
gptkbp:spillway_capacity 10,000 m³/s
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts aligned with national energy policy
gptkbp:tender_awarded_to gptkb:China_Gezhouba_Group_Company
gptkbp:tourism_impact potential for increased tourism
gptkbp:turbine_type Francis turbine
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Rufiji_River
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tanzania_Electric_Supply_Company_Limited_(TANESCO)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6