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Beijing – Al-Wadi Newspaper
The Ministry of Petroleum in South Sudan has announced that the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has agreed to implement a project aimed at rehabilitating damaged oil fields in the country. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting held in Beijing, attended by a delegation from the Ministry and senior officials from the Chinese oil company.
The discussions between the two sides focused on increasing oil production, enhancing cooperation in technology transfer and national capacity building, and adopting environmentally responsible practices in oil field operations.
Speaking to the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, Deng Lual Wol, stated:
“During the meeting, CNPC reaffirmed its commitment to rehabilitating the oil fields, with an emphasis on training local professionals and implementing sustainable, eco-friendly operational practices.”
He added that the talks explored ways to enhance production in major oil blocks, particularly in Unity State (Blocks 1, 2, and 4) and Ruweng Administrative Area (Blocks 3 and 7). The two sides also discussed practical strategies to improve operational efficiency and raise production levels.
Wol confirmed that CNPC expressed its readiness to mobilize resources and technical expertise in support of the national government’s priorities in the oil sector. He emphasized the government’s commitment to the effective utilization of natural resources to foster economic growth and ensure financial stability.
This development comes in conjunction with the resumption of South Sudan’s oil exports via Sudan on June 10, following the repair of a pipeline damaged amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
In May, Sudan’s military-backed government threatened to halt the flow of South Sudanese oil through its territory—a move that posed a serious threat to the economy of South Sudan, which depends on oil exports for over 90% of its national revenue. These exports—currently estimated at 110,000 barrels per day—are shipped through Port Sudan, with Sudan receiving transit fees from Juba.
The partnership with CNPC is expected to play a key role in boosting economic stability and accelerating infrastructure development in South Sudan’s oil sector in the coming phase.
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