Um-Dabakir Power Station Explained

Um-Dabakir Power Station
Name Official:محطة كهرباء ام دباكر
Country:Sudan
Location:Rabak, White Nile
Status:O
Commissioned:February 2016
Cost:$457 million
Ps Units Operational:4
Ps Electrical Capacity:500 MW

The Um-Dabakir Power Station (ar|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

Notes and References

  1. News: 7 February 2016. Rabak: 'Largest power station in Sudan, empty hospital'. Dabanga. 9 October 2024.
  2. News: 8 February 2016. Sudan: 500M Um-Dabakir power station comes into service. Ecofin Agency. 9 October 2024.
  3. News: 5 February 2016. Bhel launches Kosti thermal power plant in Sudan. The Economic Times. 9 October 2024.