Where is crude oil produced in Sudan and South Sudan?
Most of the crude oil in Sudan and South Sudan is produced in the Muglad Basin and Melut Basin. Sudan and South Sudan produce three different crude oil blends: Dar, Nile, and Fula. The Dar and Nile blends are the two main crude oil grades used for export and domestic consumption. The Dar blend is a heavy crude oil with a low sulfur content.
Where are Sudan’s oil refineries located?
All of Sudan¡¯s oil refineries are located in the north. What¡¯s more, Southern Sudan will be landlocked, and its only pipeline to the sea runs to Port Sudan in the north.
What does Bentiu refinery do in South Sudan?
In South Sudan, the refinery at Bentiu finished construction and began commercial operations in 2021. The refinery at Bentiu can produce diesel, gasoline, and heavy fuel oil from domestic crude oil, enabling the country to meet some of its consumption needs and raising the possibility of exporting petroleum products regionally.
How does South Sudan export oil?
South Sudan exports its crude oil via pipeline from Hegleig and Paloch to Khartoum and then to Port Sudan. To keep the oil flowing, it has invited international companies to participate in investment opportunities in its refining and infrastructure sectors. South Sudan¡¯s economic lifeblood is intertwined with that of Sudan.