What is the energy situation in Sudan?

In the subsections that follow, an overview is provided of the energy situation in Sudan, covering the magnitude of its fossil and renewable energy resources, its energy supply and consumption patterns, and the progress that has been made in achieving SDG-7 target Sudan is endowed with a significant amount of energy resources.

How can Sudan transform its energy sector?

A comprehensive package of technical and financial assistance will be needed to transform Sudan’s energy sector. This will involve the development of risk management strategies that efectively promote public and private investments into scaled-up sustainable energy solutions.

What energy resources does Sudan have?

Sudan is endowed with a significant amount of energy resources. Renewables resources include solar, hydro, wind, geothermal, and biomass energy physical resources. Fossil resources include reserves of oil and natural gas. At present, except for large hydro and biomass, renewable resources remain largely untapped.

Is Sudan's Energy Sector Sustainable?

Further, Sudan’s energy sector is currently subsidised by the government. Government subsidies to the sector totalled $667 million in 2019. This represents 13.5% of total government expenditures . Financial sustainability could be achieved by introducing gradual tariff adjustments.

How can Sudan achieve energy self-sufficiency?

Encouraging solar and wind power in the country’s energy portfolio could help Sudan achieve its goal of energy self-sufficiency. Egyptian policies such as nurturing and promoting renewable technologies and scientific research, feed-in tariffs, and tax exemptions could help Sudan achieve its objectives.

What are the challenges facing Sudan's energy sector?

Sudan’s energy sector is facing numerous challenges: persistent blackouts, an inadequate energy infrastructure, and a poor and scattered government response .