Bol Mel Demands Accountability in Oil Operations

(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has renewed efforts to increase oil production as part of a wider plan to revive the economy, create jobs,and improve living standards across the country.

This development followed a high level meeting chaired by Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel on Thursday 31 July 2025. The meeting brought together major stakeholders in the petroleum sector, including the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Petroleum, Hon. Eng. Deng Lual Wol, the Managing Director of Nilepet, Eng. Ayuel Ngor Kwocgor, and leaders of Joint Operating Companies.

During the session, Eng. Deng explained that the Ministry is working to rehabilitate oil producing regions and boost production through stronger collaboration with oil companies. He noted that the rehabilitation process is essential to restore capacity and increase government revenues.

Eng. Ayuel affirmed Nilepet’s commitment to significantly raise production levels. He added that achieving this target would depend on deploying modern technologies, improving infrastructure, and ensuring strong operational partnerships.

Vice President Bol Mel called on all parties involved to act with urgency, stressing that the oil sector must become more efficient and productive. He reminded stakeholders that the people of South Sudan are relying on the petroleum sector to generate real development.

“Every drop of oil must translate into development, jobs, investment and opportunities for all South Sudanese,” he said.

As a result of the meeting, several key resolutions were made to accelerate oil sector reform.