The customer Manub is an affiliate of Managem, a heritage mining company are who have been operating since the 1930s. Fast forward to the present day and exploration for gold is big business with the need for exploration and expansion ever increasing.

This need to expand to find gold has seen the boost of exploration licenses, in Sudan more than 23 000 km² of recorded licenses are registered with Managem alone. Located in the Nubian desert in northern Sudan, Manub are looking for solution for the Wadi Gabgaba mine which needed a radical power solution change compared to their existing ageing infrastructure.

The greenfield mine in remotest Sudan is currently off grid and lies over 600km from the capital of Khartoum. Here the temperature can be anything between 20-50°c with chances of sandstorms possible. A volatile environment.

The original set up for the open production mine was isolated gen sets which belonged to Manub. These were scattered around the site and not grouped together, not offering a reliable power offering and often needing maintenance.

Manub approached Aggreko looking for a complete power solution that would update the current infrastructure, ultimately offering peace of mind with power reliability. With the inevitable increased consumption during production at the mine, reliable power was a must.

The solution would need to incorporate a vast amount of detailed project management, ensuring shipping and delivery of the equipment with a slick customs agreement was in place. There would be no time for delays or downtime for the mine. A flawless project plan was paramount.