Developing Oil Industry Set to Ignite South Sudan’s Economy
May 6th, 2024
Via Energy, Capital & Power, a look at South Sudan’s oil industry: Boasting an estimated 3.5 billion barrels of oil and producing an average of approximately 149,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2023, South Sudan’s oil sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy. During the forecast period 2022-2027, South Sudan’s oil market is poised […]
Read more »Dubai Firm Pledged $13 Billion for 20 Years of South Sudan Oil
April 26th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, an article on a significant loan from an obscure UAE company which may tie up most of South Sudan’s oil revenues for many years: A little-known company run by a distant relative of the Abu Dhabi royal family agreed to lend 12 billion euros ($12.9 billion) to South Sudan in exchange for repayment […]
Read more »Sudan War Causes Stoppages On South Sudan Oil Pipeline
March 29th, 2024
Via Reuters, an article on disruptions to South Sudan’s oil pipeline: The main pipeline carrying oil from South Sudan through Sudan for export has been suffering stoppages since last month due to problems linked to the war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to three Sudanese officials. A March 16 letter […]
Read more »South Sudan Seeks Investors for New Oil Refinery
March 28th, 2024
Courtesy of Energy, Capital & Power, an article on South Sudan’s efforts to find investors for a new oil refinery: South Sudan’s national oil company Nilepet is calling on investors to secure funding for the construction of an oil refinery in the country’s Block 5A. According to Director General of Finance, Services and Administration at […]
Read more »Starsight Premier Energy Considers Expansion Into South Sudan, DRC
November 7th, 2023
Via The Africa Report, an article on Starsight Premier Energy’s potential expansion into South Sudan, DRC: Starsight Premier Energy CEO Rupesh Hindocha sees cheap solar power as the key to unlocking Africa’s manufacturing potential. Starsight Premier Energy, a joint venture between Starsight Energy and Premier Solar, is considering entering South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Read more »Russia and South Sudan: Exploring Opportunities for Bilateral Cooperation
September 30th, 2023
Via Modern Diplomacy, a report on efforts between Russia and South Sudan to explore opportunties for bilateral investment and cooperation: Ultimately Russia has returned to Africa, this time not with ‘business as usual’ and rhetorics, but doubled actions to invigorate its relations after holding Sochi and St. Petersburg summits. As sealed in the summit declarations, […]
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