Sudan–Turkey Energy Cooperation Strengthened with Kalanayeb Project Restart
epa10858582 A handout photo made available by the Turkish President Press Office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Sudanese Army general Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan (L) pose for a photo during their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, 13 September 2023. EPA/TURKISH PRESIDENT PRESS OFFICE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
Sudan and Turkey are moving to deepen energy cooperation with the revival of the Kalanayeb Electricity Project in Port Sudan, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum announced Sunday.
Energy Minister Mu’tasim Ibrahim Ahmed emphasized the government’s commitment to accelerating the long-delayed project, highlighting financing agreements secured with the African Export-Import Bank during his recent Cairo visit.
Turkish Ambassador Fatih Yildiz said the project reflects the strength of Sudanese-Turkish ties, noting that Turkey has major global companies in the energy sector ready to invest in Sudan. He added that reviving the power sector is crucial for Sudan’s stability and development at this stage.
