Um-Dabakir Power Station
| Um-Dabakir Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Official name | محطة كهرباء ام دباكر |
| Country | Sudan |
| Location | Rabak, White Nile |
| Coordinates | 13°12′34.0″N 32°49′25.2″E / 13.209444°N 32.823667°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | February 2016 |
| Construction cost | $457 million |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 4 |
| Nameplate capacity | 500 MW |
The Um-Dabakir Power Station (Arabic: محطة كهرباء ام دباكر) is a power station in Rabak, White Nile State, Sudan. It is the largest thermal power station in the country.
History
The power station was constructed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.[1] It was commissioned in February 2016 in a ceremony officiated by President Omar al-Bashir.[2] The ceremony was attended by senior officials and representative of the Indian Embassy in Sudan.[3]
Technical specifications
The power station consists of four generation units. Each unit is rated 125 MW. With a total generation capacity of 500 MW, it is the largest power station in Sudan.[2]
Finance
The power station was constructed with a cost of US$457 million. A total of US$350 million of it was financed by credit by Exim Bank of India.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Rabak: 'Largest power station in Sudan, empty hospital'". Dabanga. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Sudan: 500M Um-Dabakir power station comes into service". Ecofin Agency. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Bhel launches Kosti thermal power plant in Sudan". The Economic Times. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2024.