Sudan Substation Grounding System Materials Supply
Project Overview
Client/Owner: Sudanese Electricity Transmission Company (SETCO)
Funding Agency: Islamic Development Bank (ISDB)
Key Deliverables
Conductors:
Bare copper wire strands (120mm², 50mm²)
Earthing Components:
ALM-type earthing clamps (STG25 or approved equivalent) for 120mm² conductors
Copper lightning rod bases (compatible with 16mm diameter × 900mm rods)
Grounding rods (12mm diameter × 3m length, copper-bonded steel)
Project Update: Sudan Expands National Grid to Darfur Region
The Sudanese Electricity Transmission Company (SETCO), in partnership with Shanghai Electric Group, has launched a landmark initiative to integrate the 220kV Babanusa-Adila transmission line into Sudan’s national grid. Funded by ISDB’s Jeddah branch ($50 million), this 24-month project will connect West Kordofan (Babanusa) to East Darfur (Adila), significantly improving regional energy access.
Future Expansion Plans
A second phase, extending the line from Adila to Nyala (South Darfur), is slated for tender in early 2025, with anticipated financing from Beijing, Arab development funds, and private investors.
Energy Sector Challenges
During recent parliamentary hearings, Minister Mutaz Mousa (Water Resources, Irrigation, and Electricity) emphasized that current electricity tariffs fail to recover production costs. The government proposes a tariff adjustment (100% increase) alongside stakeholder consultations to balance affordability with sector sustainability.
Project Significance
The Babanusa-Adila line represents a critical leap in Sudan’s infrastructure development, delivering:
Enhanced grid reliability through high-quality grounding materials (e.g., CU/XLPE/PVC cables, copper conductors).
Economic growth by electrifying underserved Darfur communities.
Long-term sustainability via phased expansions and cost-reflective tariff reforms.
This initiative underscores SETCO’s commitment to modernizing Sudan’s power transmission network while addressing socio-economic disparities.
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