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S. Sudan Plans to Pump 200,000 bpd: Official
March 24, 2019
South Sudan said it aims to increase oil output from the current 145,000 barrels a day (bpd) to about 200,000 by 2020.
Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, minister of petroleum, said in a statement issued in Juba on Thursday that increase in oil production will enable them to put more crude on the market as they seek more buyers.
“Operating companies nationwide are engaged in preparing for oil production resumption, likely increasing production by the end of 2019 to 200,000 bpd,” said Gatkouth.
He also disclosed"...
Diesel deficit debilitates traditional mining in Sudan
March 21, 2019
Traditional miners in northern and eastern Sudan pointed out to a complete halt to exploration movement due to a lack of diesel because of the emergency provisions. Traditional miners told Radio Dabanga that El Debba locality in Sudan’s Northern State has imposed annual fees on all machinery worth up to SDG 12 million ($250,000*), and imposed a deduction of ten per cent of any production. This forces the miners to buy commercial diesel at"...
Sudanese struggle to access February salaries as ATMs remain empty
March 21, 2019
A large proportion of ATMs in Khartoum state have been out of service for more than two weeks, making it difficult for people to access their February salaries. Long queues form in front of banks every day; however this does not guarantee the receipt of any cash. Bankers lay the blame for the crisis at the door of the Central Bank of Sudan, which has stopped feeding them"...
International company expresses desire in oil investment in Sudan
March 21, 2019
Khartoum, March 20 (SUNA) – The Minister of Oil and Gas Eng. Ishag Adam Bashir Gamaa has welcomed the desire of Merowe Oil Company Ltd. to invest in Sudan in the field of oil exploration and production and financing of projects. He stressed, during a meeting at his office on Wednesday with the delegation of Merowe Oil Company Limited, that the doors of Sudan are open for those wishing to invest in Sudan. The delegation expressed their desire to invest and finance projects in Sudan in the field of oil exploration and"...
ExxonMobil Provides $300,000 to Support Relief Efforts in Mozambique Following Cyclone Idai
March 20, 2019
(AETOS Wire)-- ExxonMobil said today that it is providing $300,000 to aid agencies to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in Mozambique following Cyclone Idai, which made landfall on March 14. Of this amount, $250,000 will be contributed to the American Red Cross for ongoing rescue efforts and for food, shelter and comfort for the storm’s victims. ExxonMobil’s affiliate ExxonMobil Moçambique Limitada will contribute another $50,000 to organizations operating in Mozambique that are assisting the government with disaster relief efforts. “We are deeply saddened by the impact of Cyclone Idai on Mozambique and surrounding countries,” said Darren W. Woods, ExxonMobil chairman and chief executive officer. “The devastation has been widespread, and this funding will help provide relief during a difficult time. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.”......
Oil Minister meets Ministry's General Departments’ Directors
March 19, 2019
Khartoum, March 18 (SUNA) – The Minister of Oil and Gas Eng. Ishag Adam Bashir called for creative solutions and acceleration of pace through working in a team spirit to develop the oil and gas sector. This came during his meeting at his office Monday with the Directors of the General and Specialized Departments in the ministry and the Heads and Deputy Heads of the companies operating in the field of petroleum. The"...
Solutions to the Fuel Crisis in Mining Areas
March 19, 2019
Khartoum – Minister of Minerals, Dr. Mohamed Abu Fatema revealed the development of treatments to solve the fuel crisis suffered by the mining sector, in response to appeal of traditional miners and companies in a number of states of the country.
The minister reassured the workers in this sector that the ministry, in coordination with the Ministry of Oil and related bodies, will provide all required quantities of fuel to the sector to do what is required of it..
The minister pointed out that there is a promise"...
Oil Ministry Intends to Resolve Partners Debts and Increase Oil Production
March 18, 2019
Khartoum – Minister of Oil and Gas, Engineer Ishaq Adam Bashir announced their intention to coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Sudan during the coming period to resolve the debts of partners and increase oil production..
During his receiving his duties as minister of oil, the minister called for the need to find solutions and look towards the future to promote the oil and gas sector by working through the spirit of one team, stressing his follow-up of the great achievements carried"...
Oranto Petroleum Increases its Support to the Education of S. Sudan’s Communities
March 13, 2019
The program will run for a 5-year period and is expected to have a considerable impact on communities in the State, which is amongst the poorest of the country
JUBA, South Sudan — As part of its commitment to the socio-economic development of South Sudan, Oranto Petroleum will be financing an educational programme in conjunction with the Ministry of Petroleum, to provide training to 25 teachers in the most under-privileged parts of the country.
The support from Oranto Petroleum paves the way for 25 teachers"...
Fuel prices surge across Sudan states-Sudan
March 13, 2019
The residents of Central Darfur, El Gezira, and Kassala states have complained about the surge in fuel prices and their knock-on effect on transportation tariffs. El Shafee Abdallah, the coordinator of Central Darfur camps said that the price of a gallon of petrol on the black market in Zalingei, capital of Central Darfur, has amounted to SDG 200 ($4.20*), while its official price at pumps is SDG 35 and a gallon of diesel has amounted to SDG 150"...
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