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The '''Gebba''' is a river of southwestern [[Ethiopia]]. It is a [[tributary]] of the [[Baro River]], which is created when the Gebba joins the [[Birbir River|Birbir]] at latitude and longitude {{coord|8|14|28|N|34|57|39|E|display=inline,title|region:ET_type:river}}. The river is the planed site for the twin Gebba Hydro electric power dams. |
{{Distinguish|text=[[Geba River]] (Guinea)}}{{Ethiopia-river-stub}}The '''Gebba''' (or '''Geba''') is a river of southwestern [[Ethiopia]]. It is a [[tributary]] of the [[Baro River]], which is created when the Gebba joins the [[Birbir River|Birbir]] at latitude and longitude {{coord|8|14|28|N|34|57|39|E|display=inline,title|region:ET_type:river}}. The river is the planed site for the twin Gebba Hydro electric power dams. |
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{{Location map|Ethiopia|border=Black|caption=Location of the Gebba River within Ethiopia|label=Gebba River|lat_deg=8|lat_min=14|lat_sec=28|lon_deg=34|lon_min=57|lon_sec=39|lon_dir=E}} |
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== Gebba River Dam == |
== Gebba River Dam == |
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The Gebba River Dam is to be constructed near the border of Jimma and Illubabur zones of the Oromia Regional State. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://constructionreviewonline.com/2014/09/chinese-firms-construct-us-700m-dam-gebba-river-ethiopia/|title=Chinese firms to construct the new US$ 700m Gebba River Dam, Ethiopia|last=Barnes|first=Robert|date=2014-09-15|website=Construction Review Online|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref>. The project agreement was signed on Monday September 8, 2014 as a joint venture between the Ethiopian Government, through the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo), and the Chinese firms SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited and Gezhouga Group Company Limited (CGGC).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://addisfortune.net/articles/nations-most-expensive-dam-undertaken-by-sino-ethiopia-jv/|title=Nation's Most Expensive Dam Undertaken by Sino-Ethiopia JV|last=Fortune|first=Addis|website=addisfortune.net|language=en|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref> Construction costs are estimated to be $583 million and take four and half years across two phases. 80% of financing will be through [[Exim Bank of China]] and the remaining 20% through the Ethiopian government.<ref name=":0" /> The dam will produce an estimated 391MW of electricity. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hydroworld.com/articles/2014/09/ethiopia-china-consortium-to-construct-385-mw-geba-1-2-hydro-project-in-ethiopia.html|title=Ethiopia-China consortium to construct 385-MW Geba 1,2 hydro project in Ethiopia|website=www.hydroworld.com|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref>. |
The Gebba River Dam is to be constructed near the border of Jimma and Illubabur zones of the Oromia Regional State. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://constructionreviewonline.com/2014/09/chinese-firms-construct-us-700m-dam-gebba-river-ethiopia/|title=Chinese firms to construct the new US$ 700m Gebba River Dam, Ethiopia|last=Barnes|first=Robert|date=2014-09-15|website=Construction Review Online|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref>. The project agreement was signed on Monday September 8, 2014 as a joint venture between the Ethiopian Government, through the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo), and the Chinese firms SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited and Gezhouga Group Company Limited (CGGC).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://addisfortune.net/articles/nations-most-expensive-dam-undertaken-by-sino-ethiopia-jv/|title=Nation's Most Expensive Dam Undertaken by Sino-Ethiopia JV|last=Fortune|first=Addis|website=addisfortune.net|language=en|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref> Construction costs are estimated to be $583 million and take four and half years across two phases. 80% of financing will be through [[Exim Bank of China]] and the remaining 20% through the Ethiopian government.<ref name=":0" /> The dam will produce an estimated 391MW of electricity. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hydroworld.com/articles/2014/09/ethiopia-china-consortium-to-construct-385-mw-geba-1-2-hydro-project-in-ethiopia.html|title=Ethiopia-China consortium to construct 385-MW Geba 1,2 hydro project in Ethiopia|website=www.hydroworld.com|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref>. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of rivers of Ethiopia]] |
*[[List of rivers of Ethiopia]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.topworldimages.com/Gebba_River.htm Gebba River] |
*[http://www.topworldimages.com/Gebba_River.htm Gebba River]<references /> |
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[[Category:Geography of Oromia Region]] |
[[Category:Geography of Oromia Region]] |
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[[Category:Sobat River]] |
[[Category:Sobat River]] |
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Revision as of 17:45, 17 April 2019
The Gebba (or Geba) is a river of southwestern Ethiopia. It is a tributary of the Baro River, which is created when the Gebba joins the Birbir at latitude and longitude 8°14′28″N 34°57′39″E / 8.24111°N 34.96083°E. The river is the planed site for the twin Gebba Hydro electric power dams.
Gebba River
Location of the Gebba River within Ethiopia
Gebba River Dam
The Gebba River Dam is to be constructed near the border of Jimma and Illubabur zones of the Oromia Regional State. [1]. The project agreement was signed on Monday September 8, 2014 as a joint venture between the Ethiopian Government, through the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo), and the Chinese firms SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited and Gezhouga Group Company Limited (CGGC).[2] Construction costs are estimated to be $583 million and take four and half years across two phases. 80% of financing will be through Exim Bank of China and the remaining 20% through the Ethiopian government.[2] The dam will produce an estimated 391MW of electricity. [3].