Power mix by fuel (Sudan)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Sudan electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
154gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
79.7%low-carbon electricity
79.7%renewables
20.3%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Sudan
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merowe | Hydro | 1,250 |
| 2 | Albagair power station | Gas | 750 |
| 3 | Arkyiai power station | Coal | 600 |
| 4 | Kosti power plant | Oil | 500 |
| 5 | Port Sudan | Oil | 374 |
| 6 | El Jaili | Gas | 319 |
| 7 | Roseires | Hydro | 280 |
| 8 | Kilo-X Dit | Oil | 260 |
| 9 | White Nile State | Biomass | 100 |
| 10 | Kenana | Oil | 50 |
| 11 | Kilo-X Nec | Oil | 34 |
| 12 | Melut Sugar Factory | Biomass | 26 |
| 13 | Kuku | Oil | 23 |
| 14 | Nyala | Oil | 16 |
| 15 | Jebel Aulia Dam | Hydro | 15 |
| 16 | Atbara | Oil | 15 |
| 17 | Sennar | Hydro | 15 |
| 18 | El Obeid | Oil | 14 |
| 19 | Rahad | Oil | 13 |
| 20 | Khasm El Girba | Hydro | 11 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Sudan?
There are 20 current or operating power-plant records in Sudan in this open dataset, with about 4,664 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Sudan?
Merowe is the largest at about 1,250 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Sudan?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (10 plants), across 5 fuel types in total.
How clean is Sudan's electricity grid?
Sudan's grid carbon intensity is about 154 gCO₂/kWh, with 79.7% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).