South Sudan ready to boost oil production after resumption of exports

October 20, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – South Sudan is ready to increase oil production after resuming exports to global markets via the Bashayer port on the Red Sea, the country’s security advisor announced on Sunday.

Oil pumping resumed through pipelines that run through Sudan after being halted in February 2024 due to technical and security issues, most notably the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) control of the pumping station in al-Alifoun, Khartoum.

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and army commander, received a South Sudanese delegation headed by Tut Galuak, the South Sudanese presidential security advisor, and including the ministers of presidential affairs and oil, and the intelligence chief.

“Technical teams in both countries are ready to increase oil production and its flow through the Bashayer port,” Galuak said in a press statement reported by the Sovereign Council.

He noted that the meeting with Burhan addressed the issue of oil and the need to overcome obstacles, as oil is a priority for South Sudan. He revealed that oil pumping through the pipelines has commenced.

Most of South Sudan’s revenue comes from oil export revenues. Previously, approximately 150,000 barrels of crude oil were pumped daily through Sudan for export in exchange for fees.

Galuak stated that Burhan directed the relevant authorities to facilitate and address the obstacles hindering the flow of South Sudan’s oil through Sudanese territory. He also affirmed Sudan’s readiness to provide all necessary facilities for the flow of oil.

The presidential advisor delivered a written message from South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit to Burhan concerning bilateral relations, ways to support and develop them, and issues of common interest.