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Tekeze Hydropower Project

The tallest dam in Africa creates clean, renewable power

  • 188

    Metre High Dam

  • 300MW

    Hydroelectric Power

  • Ethiopia

    Ethiopia

Increasing power stability and providing access to light, heat, and water

When the lack of natural resources and the cost of imported fuels in Ethiopia led to energy shortages and imposed blackouts for residents, the Ethiopian Electric Power Corp (EEPCO) needed a new solution. By tapping into the significant energy generation potential of the country’s Tekeze River, EEPCO had a solution—a way to increase power stability and provide access to light, heat, and water.

Our team reviewed designs, prepared construction drawings, packaged and evaluated bids, and managed construction for a world-class, 188-metre-high dam and hydropower project located in a remote and mountainous region of Ethiopia. Large enough to generate 300 megawatts of hydroelectric power, the facility added 40% more energy to the 683 megawatts previously generated for the entire country. 

Beyond serving as a significant renewable energy source, the project has allowed for sustained social and economic growth for Ethiopians. Local community infrastructure was greatly improved—including the construction of more than 40 kilometres of roads and the first installation of communications links from the area to the outside world. Education and training during construction generated schools, vocational facilities, and training programs for local workers.

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Project of the Year by Power Engineering Magazine

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  • Power & Dams - Construction Management

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Meet Our Team

Jose Alvoeiro , Vice President, Energy

The beauty of my job—and the hydropower industry—is that it allows us to solve problems for future generations, all over the world.

Michael Newbery , Senior Vice President, Energy

My goals as a leader are to collaborate with clients, work with the project team, lead by example, and deliver projects safely and successfully—all while having fun.
Michael  Newbery Senior Vice President, Energy Read More

Jose  Alvoeiro

Vice President, Energy

Michael  Newbery

Senior Vice President, Energy

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