Infrastructure
South Sudan to Build Fula Hydropower Dam on the Nile
TIKVAH Ethiopia · last week · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
South Sudan is preparing to construct the 1,800-megawatt Fula Hydropower Dam on the Nile River despite any potential concerns from Egypt.
- South Sudan announced preparations to launch the Fula Hydropower Dam project on the Nile River.
- The government stated it has no fear or concerns regarding potential opposition from Egypt over the dam's construction, officially declaring that they are not afraid to build their dam.
- The country currently utilizes only about one percent of its total electricity generation potential, leaving millions without reliable power.
- The proposed Fula Dam in the Nimule area will have a power generation capacity of 1,800 megawatts.
- Upon completion, the project aims to fully meet domestic electricity demand and generate surplus power for neighboring countries.
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