Melut Sugar Factory is a 26 MW biomass power plant in Sudan, commissioned in an unspecified year. It is one of only 2 biomass plants in Sudan, contributing 20.63% to the country's total biomass capacity of 126 MW. Ranked #2 of 2 biomass plants in Sudan, Melut Sugar Factory's 26 MW represents a significant share of the national output. The largest biomass plant in Sudan is located in White Nile State at 100 MW, making Melut Sugar Factory approximately 3.8 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Melut Sugar Factory. The facility is located in Sudan's eastern region, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city.
11 years old
Sudan, Africa
- 10. largest of 18 plants in Sudan
- #17,506 worldwide by installed capacity
- #385 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.93% of the installed capacity of Sudan
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Melut Oil Field operates 1 plants totalling 26 MW
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Sudan- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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