Melut commissioner to investigate delay in 3% oil revenue share
The oil-rich county is part of the Melut Basin, which has about 500 oil wells, particularly in the Paloich oil field.
The Commissioner of Melut County in Upper Nile State, Chok Zain Arop, has announced plans to establish a committee to investigate the reasons behind the delay in the disbursement of the 3% share allocated to oil-producing communities.
The oil-rich county is part of the Melut Basin, which has about 500 oil wells, particularly in the Paloich oil field.
The announcement comes after Commissioner Arop met community leaders to discuss development challenges in Paloch Payam yesterday.
According to a statement issued by the office of the commissioner, the meeting also discussed delays in the implementation and disbursement of the 3% share allocated to local communities.
Arop said a committee comprising five or seven representatives from traditional authorities will be formed to investigate the reasons for the delay and follow up with the relevant authorities.
The committee is expected to submit a report containing recommendations and the necessary steps to move the process forward.
Under South Sudan’s Petroleum Revenue Management Act of 2013, oil-producing communities are legally entitled to receive 3% of net petroleum revenues.
The money is intended to support local development in oil-producing areas, including the construction of schools, hospitals and roads, as well as the provision of clean water.
