South Sudan, Sudan discuss oil pipeline challenges

A South Sudanese delegation led by Petroleum Authority Director General, Engineer Lual Chol-Dak, held talks on Tuesday with Sudanese energy officials, including representatives of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.

The discussions focused on managing stored crude oil along the pipeline, tracking petroleum materials at the marine terminal and other locations, and coordinating oil lifting operations.

The two sides also discussed improving communication, coordinating field operations and strengthening emergency response systems.

“Let us focus on our energy optimization. Our technical framework is streamlining cooperation and addressing operational challenges with the urgency and exploring new avenue for the mutual growth,” said Engineer Lual Chol-Dak, stressing that talks aim to improve oil operations and address challenges through joint efforts.

“I am confident that through our collective expertise and unwavering commitment and shared vision, we will not only reinforce the stability of the oil sector, but also pay of the way for enhance economic and religion and prosperity for the people of the both country the Sudan and South Sudan,” he stated.

He said stronger cooperation would help improve stability in the oil sector and support economic growth in both countries.

South Sudan relies on Sudan’s pipeline and export facilities to transport its crude oil to international markets, while Sudan earns transit fees from the arrangement.