Egypt and Sudan Electrical Grid as the First Stage of the Continental Electrical Interconnection
USD 2,200.00M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
2
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Development of a high-voltage transmission interconnection between Egypt and Sudan as the first stage of a continental electrical interconnection that would eventually follow the path of the Cairo-Cape Town road corridor. This project represents a critical first link in the ambitious vision to connect North and Southern Africa through an integrated power transmission backbone.
Key Objectives
Establish a high-capacity electrical interconnection between Egypt and Sudan; enable power trade between North Africa and the Eastern Africa Power Pool; create the first segment of the envisioned Cairo-Cape Town energy corridor; enhance energy security through regional integration; reduce power gene...
Strategic Importance
This project represents a strategically vital first step toward the vision of an integrated African power grid along the Cairo-Cape Town corridor. By connecting Egypt (linked to the Middle East and eventually Europe) with Sudan (connected to the Eastern African power system), the project creates a foundation for broader north-south energy integration across the continent.
Technical Specifications
Technology: Transmission Corridor can be constructed with a capacity of approximately 16,000 MVA (4 VAC) from Cairo to Cape Town through Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
Capacity: A Direct Current Transmission Line to transmit not less than 2,000 MW with 1,000 KV Voltage from Cai...
Capacity: A Direct Current Transmission Line to transmit not less than 2,000 MW with 1,000 KV Voltage from Cai...
Financing Structure
MCDF has already allocated an amount of 2.7 million USD for project preparation studies. The main project financing will be determined based on the feasibility study outcomes, with likely involvement of multilateral development banks, regional development finance institutions, and bilateral partners.
Market Analysis
To be determined through the feasibility study, which will analyze current and projected demand patterns, generation mix, and cost structures in both countries to quantify the benefits of interconnection.
Investment Opportunities
To be determined through the feasibility study. Likely opportunities in transmission infrastructure construction, equipment supply, systems integration, and potentially in operations and maintenance.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Egypt, Sudan, AUDA-NEPAD, AfDB, MCDF
Partners: Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), Natio...
Partners: Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), Natio...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org