Construction Power Supply Project for Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway

PAUWAY supplied PWC series diesel generator sets with power ranging from 50KW to 800KW along the whole construction route of Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, delivering reliable temporary power support to ensure smooth construction progress of the key railway project.

Project Background & Tender Award

The Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway is a landmark cross-border infrastructure project in East Africa. The long construction line covers complex terrain with limited local public grid coverage. Distributed temporary power supply is required to support various construction machinery, field office facilities, lighting and communication equipment at numerous working points.

Core Technology & Equipment Configuration

Generating Units

A full range of PWC series diesel generator sets ranging from 50KW to 800KW were deployed along the railway construction line. Different power specifications are flexibly allocated to match the power demand of various construction sections and working stations.

Project Positioning

Distributed temporary construction power system for the cross-border railway project, providing stable off-grid power for scattered construction sites in areas without municipal power grid coverage.

Equipment Features

• Diversified power range from 50KW to 800KW to meet differentiated load demands of different construction sites
• Compact structure and convenient transportation, suitable for frequent relocation along long-distance construction routes
• Strong environmental adaptability, capable of stable operation under high temperature, drought and complex field conditions

Project Significance & Challenges

Project Value

Reliable distributed power supply effectively guaranteed the orderly advancement of the railway construction, laying a solid foundation for the smooth commissioning and operation of this key East African transportation project.

Execution Challenges

Overcame difficulties including long-distance cross-regional equipment transportation, frequent unit relocation, harsh high-temperature arid climate and scattered on-site commissioning at numerous construction working points.