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We aim to operate three new turbines in Renaissance Dam: Ethiopian PM

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 26 Aug 2024 18:57
2 Min Read

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the upcoming installation and operation of three additional turbines at the Renaissance Dam.

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  • A source of water branching out of the Yusuf Canal, which flows from the Nile through Fayoum, in Qouta town, Egypt, August 5, 2020. (AP)
    Illustrative photo of a source of water branching out of the Yusuf Canal, which flows from the Nile through Fayoum, in Qouta town, Egypt, August 5, 2020. (AP)

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that three new turbines will be installed and operational at the Renaissance Dam within the next four months, increasing the total number of installed turbines to seven.

He highlighted that the dam's water reservoir is expected to reach 70 billion cubic meters by December and emphasized that the construction of the dam is anticipated to be fully completed by the same month.

More good news has emerged from Guba for the lower Abbay basin countries. Along with the uninterrupted flow of the river, the dam's spillways have been opened, releasing an additional 2,800 cubic meters of water per second.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) plays a… pic.twitter.com/MqBg2wEgEt

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) August 25, 2024

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Abiy Ahmed announced the opening of the spillway gates of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, releasing a significant flow of 2,800 cubic meters of water per second. He described this development as "good news" for the lower Nile Basin countries, highlighting the positive impact on the region's water resources.

Yesterday we started the 3rd and 4th turbines of our Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. The rest of the units are proceeding as planned.

Thanks to the creator who made it happen! pic.twitter.com/8Mr1aeRugd

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) August 25, 2024

Abiy Ahmed emphasized the Renaissance Dam's crucial role in managing water flow, mitigating flood risks, and ensuring a steady water supply to downstream countries, particularly during periods of drought. He underscored the dam's importance in promoting water security and stability in the region.

He explained that the regulated release of water from the dam contributes to enhanced agricultural productivity, increased energy generation capacity, and improved resource utilization across the entire region. This, he noted, positions the dam as a vital asset for regional development and sustainability.

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