(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum has held a strategic meeting with oil production partners to review the sector’s performance and discuss ways to increase investment and production.
The meeting was chaired by the Caretaker Minister of Petroleum, Awow Daniel Chuang, and attended by the Managing Director of Nile Petroleum Corporation, Emmanuel Athiei, alongside senior technical advisors.
Discussions focused on strategies to drive investment and growth within the oil sector. Key agenda items included improving the business environment, encouraging sustainable production, and attracting more domestic and foreign investment.
During the meeting, Awow reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nilepet and its strategic partners, including offices in China, India, and Egypt.
The Minister stressed the need to build trust, address existing challenges, and improve the efficiency of operational teams through human and technical resource development.
Awow announced that the Ministry is preparing a comprehensive action plan for the coming months. The plan aims to resolve outstanding issues relating to investment and operations while encouraging innovation to drive national oil production forward.
South Sudan’s oil sector remains the backbone of the economy, with production currently ranging between 70,000 and 100,000 barrels per day, according to Oilfield Africa Review in July 2026. The government is seeking to attract investment across the entire oil value chain to address national challenges such as fuel security and power generation.
The Ministry of Petroleum reported in September 2026 that it is working to strengthen institutional cooperation, internal coordination and effective regulation of the oil and gas sector. The Caretaker Minister has emphasised the importance of teamwork, institutional unity and effective coordination in regulating the petroleum sector.
In related news, Awow represented President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu County, Kenya.
The 16 billion US dollar project is expected to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day once completed. The Associated Press reported in September 2026 that the refinery will rely on oil from neighbouring countries, including South Sudan, which exports oil via Sudan.
Awow delivered the President’s message at the ceremony and reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to supporting the regional project.
The refinery is projected to strengthen East Africa’s petroleum value chain by increasing regional refining capacity and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products.
The Associated Press reported that other East African countries, including Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Tanzania, sent heads of delegation to represent their heads of state at the ceremony.
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