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Minister of Housing Reviews Progress on the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania

Introduction

Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, held a meeting today to review the progress of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project. This project is being implemented by the Egyptian consortium of “Arab Contractors” and “Elsewedy Electric” on the Rufiji River in Tanzania. Eng attended the meeting, along with Ahmed El-Assar, Chairman of Arab Contractors, Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, CEO of Elsewedy Electric, Eng. Wael Hamdy, Deputy Chairman of Elsewedy Electric, and officials from the Central Agency for Reconstruction.

Importance of the Project

Minister Sherif El-Sherbiny emphasized Egypt’s significant interest in this monumental project, highlighting the exceptional relationship between Egypt and Tanzania. The project also showcases the capabilities of Egyptian companies in executing large-scale projects, particularly for African nations. Regularly followed by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the project aims to support Tanzania’s development by providing the necessary electric power, controlling floods from the Rufiji River, and preserving the environment.

Minister of Housing Reviews Progress on the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania

Project Components and Progress

During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the components of the project, which include:

  • Dam Construction: A dam extending 1,025 meters in length with a reservoir capacity of 32.8 billion cubic meters.
  • Hydropower Station: A 2,115 MW capacity hydropower station situated along the Rufiji River in the Morogoro nature reserve, southwest of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial capital and largest city.
  • Additional Components: The meeting also discussed other critical aspects of the project.

The Minister instructed the project team to document all achievements meticulously through booklets and visual records, ensuring the preservation of the consortium’s accomplishments. Representatives from the companies confirmed that all phases and components of the project are being documented comprehensively.

Promoting the Project Internationally

The Minister highlighted the importance of showcasing this remarkable achievement at international forums, especially those organized in African nations, such as the upcoming energy conference in Tanzania. Demonstrating Egyptian companies’ ability to execute significant projects could pave the way for new opportunities for Egyptian businesses.

Background and Significance

The Egyptian consortium, comprising Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric, signed the project contract in December 2018 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in the presence of Tanzania’s former President and Egypt’s Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly.

The project involves constructing a dam and a 2,115 MW hydropower station on the Rufiji River to generate 6,307 GWh annually, sufficient to meet the needs of approximately 17 million Tanzanian households. Additionally, the dam will mitigate floods, protect surrounding environments from risks such as floods and marshlands, and store 32.8 billion cubic meters of water in a newly created reservoir. This ensures a steady water supply throughout the year for agricultural purposes and supports wildlife preservation in one of Africa’s most extensive forests.

This initiative symbolizes a significant milestone in Egyptian-African cooperation and demonstrates Egypt’s commitment to sustainable development.

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