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CNPC provides $10 million USD grant for Merowe Bridge Construction Project
| Funder | China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Sudan |
| Country | Sudan |
| Start Date | May 13, 2004 |
| End Date | Apr 27, 2030 |
| Duration | 9,480 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 96 |
Grant Description
On 13 May 2004, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) signed an agreement granting the Government of Sudan $10 million USD to construct the Merowe Bridge (also called the Merowe Friendship Bridge or the Sudanese-Chinese friendship bridge) across the Nile River towards Aswan Dam. The purpose of this grant was to finance 50% of total project costs equal to$20 million USD.
The 440-meter-long and 20-meter-wide bridge links Merowe on the eastern bank of the Nile River to Karima on the other side.
Construction of the bridge, which started in May 2004, was implemented by Jilin Province International Economic and Technical Corporation. The bridge was formally complete on 31 December 2007, and opened to traffic on 17 January 2008.
Sources & References
- 中石油向麦罗维友谊大桥赠款1000万美元
- Melovue Bridge in Sudan(China-Sudan Friendship Bridge for current name)
- 苏丹尼罗河麦洛维浮桥工程
- Sudanese-Chinese friendship bridge spans over Nile River, http://www.sudanvisiondaily.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=14327, http://news.cnpc.com.cn/system/2008/01/22/001153186.shtml
- Building Bridges: China's Growing Role as Infrastructure Financier for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Overseas Business: Sudan 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.
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