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Khartoum North — 351 MW Oil

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Khartoum North is a 351 MW oil power plant located in Sudan. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
351 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1998

Year online

Owner
Sudanese Electricity Distribution Company

Operator

Location
15.65, 32.56

Coordinates

Insights

#2
largest in Sudan
#208
largest Oil worldwide
#5,628
largest worldwide
1998
1 yrs newer than avg
1
operated by Sudanese Electricity Distribution…
4
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Oil
Capacity
351 MW
Commissioned
1998
Status
Operational
Owner
Sudanese Electricity Distribution Company
Country
SDN
Coordinates
15.650, 32.563

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
799,438 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
23,983,128 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
650 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

173,791
cars / year
106,592
homes / year
36,338,073
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Khartoum North is a pivotal oil-fired power generation facility situated in Sudan, with geographical coordinates of 15.6500, 32.5630. This power plant has a capacity of 351 MW and is essential for meeting the energy demands of the rapidly growing urban population in Khartoum and surrounding areas. The plant’s reliance on oil as its primary fuel type underscores the country’s energy landscape, where oil remains a critical resource for electricity generation. Khartoum North plays a fundamental role in providing a stable power supply, which is vital for economic activities and the overall development of Sudan. The facility operates within a challenging context, where energy access is crucial for improving living standards and fostering industrial growth. In the broader context of Sudan’s energy policies, Khartoum North represents an important component of the country’s strategy to enhance energy generation capabilities and improve infrastructure. As the nation strives to modernize its energy sector, the operational significance of Khartoum North cannot be overlooked, as it continues to support both social and economic progress in the region.

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