The Sudanese government has announced the successful repair of the oil pipeline, signaling a crucial step towards the resumption of fuel exports, a move expected to alleviate economic pressures on South Sudan.
The breakthrough follows an assessment visit to Sudan by a South Sudanese delegation led by Presidential Advisor Tut Gatluak. The pipeline had been rendered non-operational during the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese government and opposition forces—a conflict that has claimed lives and displaced thousands.
The shutdown of the pipeline, a vital lifeline for South Sudan’s economy, has exacerbated the country’s financial woes. South Sudan relies heavily on oil exports, and the disruption threatened to plunge the nation into a deeper economic crisis.
In a statement, Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum, Dr. Mohieddin Naeem Mohammed Saeed, confirmed that the pipeline is now 100% operational and fully equipped to transport South Sudan’s oil to international markets via Bashayer Port in Port Sudan.
Minister Saeed assured that the resumption of oil exports would proceed without further technical issues. The South Sudanese delegation commended Sudan for prioritizing the repairs despite the ongoing conflict, highlighting the mutual economic benefits of the restored oil trade.
The restoration of the pipeline is widely seen as a lifeline for South Sudan, potentially preventing a looming economic catastrophe.
