Government-owned Sudapet and SudaGas are the entities controlling Sudan¡¯s oil and gas sector, but the leadership at these companies has been replaced several times since 2019. Additionally, the government¡¯s lack of financial resources means it if often cannot pay contractors nor purchase new equipment.
How is oil extracted from soybeans?
Oil can be extracted from soybeans by the application of pressure, which is referred to as expeller or mechanical extraction, or by solvent extraction. Most commercial feeds use solvent-extracted soybean meal. Only mechanically extracted soybean meal can be used in organic poultry diets.
How much oil does Sudan export?
Sudan exported $317 million in crude oil exports in 2020. In 2021, its oil fields produced 59,000 barrels per day (bpd). The Sudan Oil Refinery has the capacity to refine 90-95,000 bpd. The Sudanese government also receives an in-kind royalty payment of 14,000 bpd from the government of South Sudan for oil pipeline transit rights to Port Sudan.
How can Sudan improve its oil sector?
Sudan¡¯s oil sector suffers from years of underinvestment. The sector¡¯s productive capacity could be boosted with the introduction of improved technology, staff capacity building, and modernization of existing physical plants.