Port Sudan: Transitional Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris has affirmed that electricity is a critical requirement for the country’s renaissance and reconstruction. He stressed that the Council of Ministers would prioritize the electricity sector during the next phase, calling for concerted efforts to resolve the electricity crisis.
According to Sudan News Agency, this announcement came during Dr. Idris’s inspection of the progress of the Kalnaib Power Plant project in Port Sudan. He was accompanied by the Wali (governor) of the Red Sea State, General Mustafa Mohamed Nour. The Director General of the Sudan Electricity Company, Engineer Abdullah Ahmed Mohamed Ali, revealed in press statements that the plant is planned to produce a total of 500 megawatts. This capacity will exceed Port Sudan’s electricity needs and support the national grid.
He further explained that work on the station is 45% complete. The project, which began in 2016, was halted in 2019 due to a lack of funds and other obstacles. The Prime Minister underscored that he would prioritize the station’s completion.
Engineer Abdullah also noted that the station is expected to produce up to 80 cubic meters of pure water per hour, which will help address the drinking water problem in Port Sudan. He added that the project, in general, supports sustainable development plans in the Red Sea State, with a focus on social responsibility projects that emphasize aspects of renaissance and development.