GIBE III Hydropower Plant

The Mission

Deliver a 246 m-high RCC dam and 1,870 MW scheme with complex underground waterways and strict environmental management.

The Solution

Tractebel supported the project with a broad range of services, including the review of the Feasibility Study and Basic Design, preparation and negotiation of EPC contract documents, and an independent cost assessment. We also provided project management, planning follow-up, design and construction supervision, and assisted during commissioning and the Defect Liability Period—ensuring quality and performance throughout.

The Impact

Successful delivery of a major Ethiopian hydropower asset with enhanced grid supply and environmental compliance follow-up.