Tekeze hydropower project, Ethiopia
Tekeze hydropower project
Name of the project and location
Tekeze hydropower project, Ethiopia.
Project description
The project will involve the construction of a concrete hydropower dam, with a capacity of 300 MW on the Tekeze river, a tributary of the Nile system.
The dam will be 185 m high 10 m higher than China’s Three Gorges dam.
The project is believed to be the largest cooperative between China and an African country.
Value
$350-million.
Duration
The project started in 2002 and is expected to be completed by the end 2007.
Breakdown of main contracts
None stated.
Client
Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (Eepco).
Latest developments
None stated.
Participants
A joint venture comprising China National Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Corporation (main contractor), China Gezhouba Construction Group Corporation for Water Resources and Hydropower and Sur Construction Share company.
Nigel Lowe Consulting (contract-management services).
Construction materials
Not stated.
On budget and on time?
Yes.
Contact details for project information
Eepco, tel +251 01 56 0042, fax +25 01 55 0822 or email eelpa@telecom.net.et .
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