China National Nuclear Corporation signs framework agreement with Sudan for construction of nuclear power plant

From 22 to 23 May 2016, officials from the Chinese National Energy Administration and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) met with Sudanese government officials and signed a framework agreement for CNNC to help Sudan build a 600 MW nuclear power plant (中核集团为苏丹建首座核电站).

Sun Qin, Chairman of China National Nuclear Corporation signed two framework agreements on behalf of CNNC with Sudan ’s Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Electric Power Musa.

CNNC will work with the Sudanese Ministry of Water and Power to jointly develop a roadmap for cooperation between the two sides in nuclear power development over the next ten years.

As early as 2013, CNNC signed a memorandum of understanding on nuclear power project cooperation with the Sudanese Ministry of Hydropower to discuss related topics such as nuclear power technology solutions, site preparation, and project financing. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve.

Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.