South Sudan
power plants.
South Sudan has 5 operating power plants in the catalog, 166 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on oil, which accounts for 71.3% of operating capacity (118 MW), with solar a distant second at 28.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Paloch Oil Field Power Plant (85 MW, recorded start year 2012).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
South Sudan electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in South Sudan
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in South Sudan
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does South Sudan get its electricity?
Across the 5 operating plants in the catalog, South Sudan's capacity is led by oil at 71.3% (118 MW), then solar at 28.7%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in South Sudan?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for South Sudan is Paloch Oil Field Power Plant, a oil facility with 85 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2012.
How many power plants does South Sudan have?
The catalog tracks 5 operating power plants in South Sudan, with 166 MW in all.
Can I see South Sudan's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search South Sudan to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.