Ethiopia’s Water Ministry signs 933.6 million birr well project contract

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy has signed a contract valued at more than 933.6 million birr with Bigeta Business PLC for a major water-well drilling and construction project.

The agreement was reported by the Ethiopian News Agency on August 13, 2026. The available source record identifies the contractor and contract value but does not specify the project locations, number of wells or delivery schedule.

Those details will be important for assessing the project’s intended coverage and implementation. The contract represents a new public investment commitment in water infrastructure, subject to the terms and execution milestones set by the ministry.