Karuma–Juba High Voltage Power Line
The Karuma–Juba High Voltage Power Line is a planned high voltage electricity power line, connecting the high voltage substation at Karuma, in Kiryandongo District, in the Western Region of Uganda, to another high voltage substation at Juba, in Jubek State, in South Sudan.[1]
| Karuma–Juba High Voltage Power Line Power Line | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Uganda & South Sudan |
| Coordinates | 02°32′24″N 31°52′38″E |
| General direction | South to North |
| From | Karuma, Uganda |
| Passes through | Olwiyo, Elegu, Nimule |
| To | Juba, South Sudan |
| Ownership information | |
| Owner | Government of Uganda & Government of South Sudan |
| Partners | East African Community & Japan International Cooperation Agency |
| Operator | Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited & South Sudan Electricity Corporation |
| Construction information | |
| Construction started | TBD |
| Expected | TBD |
| Technical information | |
| Type of current | AC |
| Total length | 380 km (240 mi) |
| AC voltage | 400kV |
| No. of circuits | 2 |
Location
The 400kV power line, begins at the 400kV substation at Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station. The line travels in a north-westerly direction to Olwiyo, in Nwoya District, in the Northern Region of Uganda. This distance is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi).[2]
At Olwiyo, the line takes a general northerly direction to Elegu at the international border with South Sudan, a distance of about 130 kilometres (81 mi).[3] The distance traveled by this power line in Uganda is therefore approximately 190 kilometres (118 mi).
After crossing the international border into South Sudan, the line travels from Nimule, in Imatong State to Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, a distance of approximately 190 kilometres (118 mi)[4]
Overview
This power line is planned to transmit electricity from the 600 megawatts Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station in Uganda, to Juba in South Sudan. It is part of the regional power-sharing protocols of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program and of the East African Community. Uganda plans to sell electricity to neighboring countries, including South Sudan after Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station and Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station become operational in 2019. The government of South Sudan has plans to extend the high-voltage power line to Juba.[5]
Construction
The two governments are in discussions on how to fund the construction of the power line, using loans from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, with each country being responsible for the portion of the line in her territory.[6][7][8]
See also
References
- Baker Batte Lule (9 October 2019). "Uganda to supply electricity to South Sudan". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- Globefeed.com (26 February 2019). "Distance between Karuma Dam, Uganda and Olwiyo, Nwoya District, Northern Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- Globefeed.com (26 February 2019). "Distance between Olwiyo, Nwoya District, Northern Region, UGA and URA Office Elegu, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- Globefeed.com (26 February 2019). "Distance between Nimule, Imatong State, South Sudan and Juba, Jubek State, South Sudan". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- Stephen Otage, and Nelson Wesonga (4 October 2017). "Uganda to export electricity to South Sudan, DR Congo". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- UETCL (2018). "Progress Report of Planned/Future Projects For Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited: Regional Power Trade Project : Karuma–Nimule–Juba (South Sudan) 400kV Line (190km) Uganda's Part". Kampala: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- Frederic Musisi (10 August 2018). "Connecting power across borders". Kampala: The Niles Organization. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- Kasemiire, Christine (25 February 2019). "EA must upgrade to ease power trade, says Energy minister". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 25 February 2019.