NRECA International Programs
Sudan

NRECA International South Sudan Office Yei Electricity ProjectNRECA International Ltd. signed a Cooperative Agreement with USAID in June 2005 to facilitate electric infrastructure development assistance to the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS), labeled the Southern Sudan Rural Electrification Program.  The projected and realized achievements of this program are the (1) introduction of street lighting as a measure of public security in Yei; (2) provision of reliable and affordable electricity in Yei; (3) complete technical and financial feasibility studies for Southern Sudan state capitals; and (4) provision of technical support, training, and capacity building for the Juba electric utility and GOSS electric sector rehabilitation and reconstruction program. 

In October 2007, NRECA was awarded the Market Town Electrification Task Order, of the Sudan Infrastructure Services Project, which will further support NRECA’s work in Southern Sudan

In Yei, NRECA is acting as a source of technical, policy, and program implementation assistance. Therefore, NRECA has assumed responsibility for design, procurement, and operation of the electric generation and distribution system, albeit for a pre-defined period of no more than three years. 

In Juba, NRECA’s role has shifted from providing technical and operational assistance to the Juba electric utility, to one of providing policy and program implementation support to the Ministry of Housing, Lands, and Public Utilities.

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Lending a Helping Hand: Missouri and Nevada volunteers in Sudan
(NRECA International Foundation, March 28, 2008)

This past January, six volunteers traveled from Missouri and Nevada to Sudan, the largest nation in Africa, and one of the poorest.  The volunteer linemen traveled to Yei to continue building the distribution system and bring power to a small settlement in this southern city.   What they didn’t expect was to bring back memories of a life-changing experience.

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Key Accomplishments:

The street light circuit was completed in Yei in September, 2005.

1.2 kW generation capacity installed; completion of new powerhouse and substation for Yei town

Completion of new distribution system for Yei town

Fully operational and functional local electric cooperative, resulting from the training of local utility managerial, administrative and linemen staff, as well as a Board of Directors

On going training for utility managers, engineers, and linemen in Yei, and Southern Sudan

An analysis of the generation requirements for Juba has been completed, as well as an overall management assessment of the utility

A consumer information system is being installed, together with revised accounting, billing, and control systems for the commercial functions in Juba

Feasibility studies have been completed for seven state capitals


Photo Album: Sudan
See pictures of NRECA International at work in Sudan.