South Sudan

Ethiopia commissions Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is now fully operational, with a planned capacity of 5,150 MW, marking a key step in the country’s energy deployment.

Sudan warns of Heglig evacuation after new drone strikes

Two drone strikes hit Heglig in August, disrupting the strategic Nile Blend export hub and increasing the vulnerability of Sudanese and South Sudanese oil flows.

Arrest of South Sudan’s Oil Minister Amid Rising Political Tensions

South Sudan's Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chol, was arrested on the night of March 4-5, exacerbating tensions between supporters of President Salva Kiir and those of Vice President Riek Machar.
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South Sudan Revives Dar Petroleum Operations with 90,000 Barrels per Day

South Sudan announces the resumption of oil production in blocks 3 and 7, operated by Dar Petroleum, targeting 90,000 barrels per day after a year of disruption caused by armed conflict.

The South Sudan Oil Revival: Balancing Economic Hopes and Logistical Challenges

South Sudan plans to revive its oil production, critical for its economy, despite challenges related to damaged infrastructure and ongoing tensions with Sudan.

Savannah Energy resumes negotiations for Petronas’ oil assets in South Sudan

Despite initial obstacles, Savannah Energy persists in its attempt to acquire Petronas' oil assets in South Sudan, exploring alternative options to finalize a beneficial agreement.
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Resumption of South Sudan’s oil exports via Sudan after months of suspension

South Sudan has resumed its crude oil exports via Sudan after a prolonged halt due to technical issues. This restart marks a crucial step for the country’s struggling economy.

Uganda inaugurates 600 MW Karuma hydroelectric power station

Uganda boosts its energy capacity with the opening of the Karuma hydropower plant, financed by China to the tune of 1.7 billion dollars, marking a new stage in Sino-Ugandan cooperation.

Military tensions paralyze South Sudan’s oil exports

The blockage of South Sudan's oil exports, crucial to its economy, continues due to military tensions in Sudan, involving the Rapid Support Forces.
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Nilepet takes control of Petronas assets in South Sudan

Nile Petroleum Company takes over Petronas' assets in South Sudan, strengthening its position in the country's energy sector.

South Sudan solarizes telecom towers with USD 20 million

South Sudan secures USD 20 million in funding for the solarization of its telecoms towers, a project designed to improve connectivity and reduce operating costs in the telecoms sector.

Pipeline rupture: South Sudan faces major economic crisis

South Sudan is facing a severe economic crisis following the rupture of a pipeline crucial to its oil exports. This situation accentuates inflation and plunges the population into growing insecurity.
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War in Sudan triggers oil crisis

The stoppage of a crucial oil pipeline in the midst of the war in Sudan poses a serious threat to the economy of South Sudan, which is heavily dependent on oil revenues.

Sudan: Fears for oil supply

Fighting related to a power struggle between Sudan's military leaders has raised fears of disruptions to the country's oil production and exports. The main pipeline connecting the oil fields to the Red Sea port could be affected, which could have a significant impact on Sudan's oil revenues.