Sudan
power plants.
Sudan has 21 operating power plants in the catalog, 3,543 MW in all. The catalog also marks 3 plants as Retired, with 760 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 52.2% of operating capacity (1,850 MW), with oil a distant second at 30.4%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Merowe Dam Hydroelectric Plant (1,250 MW, recorded start year 2009).
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: .
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 Sudan
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in 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 Sudan get its electricity?
Across the 21 operating plants in the catalog, Sudan's capacity is led by hydro at 52.2% (1,850 MW), then oil at 30.4% and natural gas at 10.6%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Sudan?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Sudan is Merowe Dam Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 1,250 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2009.
How many power plants does Sudan have?
The catalog tracks 21 operating power plants in Sudan, with 3,543 MW in all. It also marks 3 plants as Retired, with 760 MW of capacity.
Can I see Sudan's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search 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.