Sudan, Suakin Petroleum sign deal for LNG berth in eastern Sudan
November 8, 2026 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan’s Sea Ports Corporation and Suakin Petroleum signed a contract on Sunday to finance, build and operate a specialized marine berth for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers in the eastern city of Suakin.
The ports authority said the project would operate under a build, operate and transfer system.
The move aims to enhance the energy sector’s infrastructure and secure LNG supplies for the country.
Suakin Petroleum is a joint venture between Turkish company Argaz and Sudanese firm Petrodar.
Sudan’s Infrastructure and Transport Minister Saif Al-Nasr Al-Tijani Haroun and Red Sea State Governor Mustafa Mohammed Nour attended the signing ceremony in Suakin.
Turkish Ambassador to Sudan Fakhri Oba, Sea Ports Corporation Director General Jelani Mohammed Jelani and Suakin Petroleum Chairman Mohammed Darwish Dabbagh were also present.
Haroun said the agreement marks a step in the country’s economic recovery and rebuilding phase.
The project is part of ongoing efforts to secure LNG and enhance Sudan’s strategic reserves, he added.
Modernizing seaports is a fundamental pillar to support the national economy and maximize the use of Sudan’s geographical location, the minister said.
Governor Nour described the project as a model of partnership between state institutions and the investment sector.
He said it would create jobs, stimulate commercial activity and develop local infrastructure.
The governor reiterated the state’s readiness to facilitate the project under investment laws, expressing hope it would attract further investment to the region.
Ambassador Oba said the agreement strengthens economic ties between Sudan and Turkey.
He noted that Turkish businessmen are looking to return to Sudan, adding that such projects would encourage more investors to enter the market.
Jelani said the marine berth will be constructed with a 12-meter depth to receive gas carriers with a capacity of up to 5,000 tons.
A storage facility with a 28,000-ton capacity will be located about 150 meters from the berth.
The project will take 24 months to complete, following nearly a year of negotiations, Jelani said.
Sudan’s Justice Ministry reviewed and authenticated the contract.
The project will enhance Sudan’s capacity to provide maritime and logistical services to landlocked African nations and Red Sea basin countries, the director general added.