Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company Tower
The Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company Tower, also known as GNPOC Headquarters, is a high-rise building in Khartoum, Sudan. Construction of the 65.72 m (215.6 ft),[1] 18-storey building was finished in 2010.[2] The building housed the headquarters of the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company and it was designed by KEO International Consultants.[3]
| GNPOC Headquarters | |
|---|---|
 The GNPOC Tower seen from AL Taif Park in 2015 | |
| Alternative names | GNPOC Tower |
| General information | |
| Status | Heavily damaged in 2023 |
| Type | Office |
| Location | Khartoum, Sudan |
| Coordinates | 15°36′18″N 32°30′5″E |
| Completed | 2010 |
| Owner | Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company |
| Height | |
| Roof | 65.72 m (216 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 18 |
| Floor area | 14,000 m2 (150,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | KEO International Consultants |
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Tower under construction in 2009
Fire
On 17 September 2023, the building suffered heavy fire damage amid the 2023 Sudan war during clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces.[4]
References
- "GNPOC Headquarters, Khartoum - Emporis.com". emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- "GNPOC Tower, Khartoum - SkyscraperPage.com". skyscraperpage.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- "KEO International Consultants | Projects". keoic.com. Archived from the original on 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- "Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames". bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
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