Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station
Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station, Hydroelectric power station in Rufiji River Basin, Tanzania
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station stretches 1,025 meters across the Rufiji River with a 134-meter high concrete dam structure and nine power generation turbines.
The gorge received its name after German engineer Stiegler, who conducted initial infrastructure surveys in 1901 and met his death by an elephant in 1907.
The power station construction reflects Tanzania's commitment to industrial development, following the vision of post-independence leader Julius Nyerere for national infrastructure growth.
Three turbines currently generate 662 megawatts of electricity, with the complete station projected to produce 5,920 gigawatt-hours annually upon completion in 2024.
Located within the Selous Game Reserve, the dam's reservoir will contain 34 billion cubic meters of water, making it the largest hydroelectric facility in East Africa.
GPS coordinates: -7.80441,37.84900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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