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Um-Dabakir Power Station

Coordinates: 13°12′34.0″N 32°49′25.2″E / 13.209444°N 32.823667°E / 13.209444; 32.823667
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Um-Dabakir Power Station
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Official nameمحطة كهرباء ام دباكر
CountrySudan
LocationRabak, White Nile
Coordinates13°12′34.0″N 32°49′25.2″E / 13.209444°N 32.823667°E / 13.209444; 32.823667
StatusOperational
Commission dateFebruary 2016
Construction cost$457 million
Power generation
Nameplate capacity500 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

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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

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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

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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

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References

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