Common questions

Is there oil in South Sudan?

Is there oil in South Sudan?

At least five blocks “have already reached their peak and are on the decline”, Awow Daniel Chuang, Undersecretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, told Reuters. The country’s crude output now stands at 154,000 barrels per day (bpd) compared with 180,000 bpd in 2019.

Who owns the oil in South Sudan?

The three joint venture companies are the Dar Petroleum Operating Company, which is a partnership between Nilepet (8 per cent), China National Petroleum Corporation (41 per cent), Petronas (Malaysia, 40 per cent), Sinopec (China, 6 per cent) and Tri-Ocean Energy (Egypt, 5 per cent); the Greater Pioneer Operating …

What country gets the most oil from Sudan?

China
China is the largest export destination for Sudan’s and South Sudan’s crude oil. China received almost 60% of both countries’ total exports in 2018, although the total volume of exports has declined during the past few years.

Why did South Sudan stop oil production?

JUBA/KHARTOUM (Reuters) – South Sudan plans to sell 6.4 million barrels of oil worth $300 million before shutting down its entire production by the end of July due to a row over its alleged support for rebels in neighboring Sudan, its oil minister said on Saturday.

How many oil companies are there in South Sudan?

Currently there are three consortiums operating producing blocks in South Sudan, with another four oil exploration companies having acquired production sharing contracts.

What does South Sudan export?

The most recent exports are led by Crude Petroleum ($1.62B), Gold ($47.6M), Forage Crops ($28.8M), Sawn Wood ($6.73M), and Rough Wood ($3.01M). The most common destination for the exports of South Sudan are China ($1.51B), United Arab Emirates ($79.5M), United States ($70.4M), India ($46.9M), and Spain ($1.56M).

Who is the current president of South Sudan?

BBC World Service. President Salva Kiir (right) and Riek Machar (left) have been holding face-to-face talks. South Sudan President Salva Kiir and former rebel leader Riek Machar have agreed to form a transitional government. The information minister said the new administration would be in place by mid-November.

How long has South Sudan been a country?

South Sudan celebrates 10 years of independence – but few rejoice A decade after becoming world’s youngest nation, South Sudan is mired in instability, faced with humanitarian crisis. 8 Jul 2021

Why is there a famine in South Sudan?

A decade after becoming world’s youngest nation, South Sudan is mired in instability, faced with humanitarian crisis. ‘Knocking on famine’s door’: 41 million people at imminent risk After declining for several decades, world hunger has been on the rise since 2016, driven by conflict and climate change

Is there an internet disruption in South Sudan?

Internet monitoring site, NetBlocks confirmed the internet disruption in South Sudan. Activists have been accessing social media sites using Virtual Private Networks (VPN), according to Sudan Tribune news site.

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Ruth Doyle