In 2004, Sudan had 760 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation capacity. Sudan generated 3.8 billion kilowatthours (Bkwh) of electricity in 2004, and consumed 3.6 Bkwh. The majority of electricity in Sudan is generated by conventional thermal sources (76 percent), with the remainder coming from hydroelectricity (24 percent). The country's main hydroelectricity generating facility is the 280-MW Roseires dam located on the Blue Nile river basin, approximately 315 miles southeast of Khartoum. The facility has frequently been attacked by rebel groups, and low water levels often cause its capacity to fall to 100 MW.

State-owned National Electricity Corporation (NEC) is responsible for electricity generation, transmission and distribution in Sudan. NEC transmits electricity through two interconnected electrical grids, the Blue Nile Grid and the Western grid, which cover only a small portion of the country. Regions not covered by the grid often rely on small diesel-fired generators for power. Only 30 percent of the population currently has access to electricity, but the government hopes to increase that figure to 90 percent in coming years.

Source: National Electricity Corporation