Chinese and South Sudanese officials last weekend emphasized their commitment to resuming and increasing production at South Sudanese oilfields and protecting the environment. The commitments were made during meetings between executives of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and visiting Minister of Petroleum of South Sudan, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth. The meetings discussed issues ranging from the resumption of oil production at block 1/2/4, increase of oil production at block 3/7, management of produced water to protect the environment and exploration of new blocks. Discussions also covered community developmental projects, scholarships and a capacity building program to develop the staff of the Petroleum Ministry and the national oil company Nilepet. “South Sudan is building a sustainable oil sector that makes investment in our oil and gas blocks more appealing,” Gatkuoth said, adding that resources are recognized to be world class.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 04, 2019 15:56 UTC