November 10, 2018 (JUBA) - Nigeria-based energy firm Sahara Group (SPG) and the Ministry of Energy and Dams agreed to develop infrastructures of the power sector in South Sudan.
South Sudan has the lowest per capita electricity consumption in Africa, 1 to 3 kWh. This situation is mainly attributed to the underdeveloped energy infrastructure in the young nation, which has been severely impacted by decades of civil wars.
In a statement extended to Sudan Tribune, the SPG said the signed a Memorandum of Understanding aims to develop the generation, transmission and distribution spaces of electricity across the country.
"We are already working with the Republic of South Sudan (RSS) to develop a dedicated crude oil processing plant to guarantee steady and adequate supplies to the power plants as and when needed," said the SPG Managing Director, Kola Adesina
Also, Juba and the Nigerian company would collaborate to develop transmission backbone infrastructure and the establishment of the grid code.
There will be further collaboration between the two parties on the Environmental Impact Study, Load Evacuation Study and overall project development.
In April 2018, South Sudan installed equipment at a 100MW power plant in Juba.
Dhieu Mathok Diing Wol Minister of Energy and Dams, at the time, stated that the power plant in Juba would cover over 21% of the country's 500MW needs in electricity.
In October 2017, Juba and Kampala signed an agreement to supply power to South Sudan's border towns of Kaya and Nimule.
(ST)
Newer articles:
- UN report finds violations of South Sudan arms embargo - 12/11/2018 21:02
- How ultrasound is saving lives in South Sudan - 12/11/2018 09:44
- South Sudan strategizes towards strengthening the health systems to improve the quality and coverage of immunization services - 12/11/2018 09:35
- South Sudan girl auctioned for 500 cows, 3 V8 cars weds in colourful ceremony - 11/11/2018 23:42
- Sudan seeks to attract western oil groups as US relations thaw - 11/11/2018 20:20
Older news items
- Winds of peace in South Sudan, the jubilee for the hundred years of evangelization in Juba - 10/11/2018 01:49
- The 'forgotten' conflict of South Sudan: 'People often walk two days to get to the hospital' - 09/11/2018 23:21
- Sudan envoy: South Sudan president will not mediate - 09/11/2018 10:37
- South Sudan faces collapse if peace pact fails again. This can be averted - 08/11/2018 08:19
- Machar's return signals a significant stage in South Sudan's peace process - 08/11/2018 05:42
Latest news items (all categories):
- South Sudan Opens 14 Oil Blocks, Courts Investors Ahead of SSOP 2026 - 26/10/2026 15:08
- Jambojet Explores South Sudan Expansion After Talks with Juba Regulator - 26/10/2026 15:05
- Kiir swears in 5 officials ahead of South Sudan elections - 26/10/2026 14:53
- South Sudan cattle battles leaves 10 dead: official - 26/10/2026 14:49
- Churches urge world 'not to forget South Sudan' ahead of first elections - 26/10/2026 14:47
Random articles (all categories):
- South Sudan Swears in New Governors Amid Warning Over Peace Deal - 29/12/2015 04:25
- Q&A - South Sudan: A nation awash with arms - 21/08/2014 20:45
- Fighting flares up in South Sudan after rains recede - 04/12/2014 18:36
- In South Sudan, Girls Are Given Away to Settle Family Feuds - Daily Beast - 06/04/2012 11:04
- Renew Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan - 05/03/2020 19:50
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 151318 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28401 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25506 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24711 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22686 times
