Gov't Change in Sudan Won’t Affect Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Water, Irrigation and Energy Ministry - ENA English
Gov't Change in Sudan Won’t Affect Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Water, Irrigation and Energy Ministry
Addis Ababa April 23/2019 The government change in Sudan will not affect the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as Ethiopia has been very careful not to harm downstream countries while preparing the feasibility plan, according to Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy.
At a press conference he gave today, Water, Irrigation and Energy State Minister Frehiwot Woldesenbet said the change in government will not be a cause of concern to Ethiopia.
“We are constructing the dam based on win-win situation, without taking the advantage of any country. So we believe that the transition in Sudan will not affect the construction of GERD,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, Frehiwot stated that 2 turbines of the total 16 power generating turbines of the dam will be functional in the coming two years.
Upon completion, the two turbines will generate 750 megawatts, it was learned.
He added that agreements for electro-mechanical work are underway following the understanding with 5 European and Chinese companies. The agreements will be signed soon.