Sudan scrambles to repair pipelines carrying South Sudan’s oil

PORT SUDAN – Sudanese authorities are rushing to repair ruptured pipelines transporting South Sudan’s crude oil to international markets via Sudan, the country’s sovereign council said.

Malik Agar, deputy chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council, was briefed on efforts to fix the pipelines by Acting Petroleum and Energy Minister Dr. Mohaldeen Niem Saed in Port Sudan on Wednesday.

“The deputy chairman…was briefed on the progress of the work and efforts made to repair the pipeline transporting oil of the Republic of South Sudan through Sudanese territory,” a statement from the council’s press office said.

Niem outlined an operational plan to repair the line and pledged to overcome any obstacles to resume oil flow as soon as possible.

“During his excellency’s meeting in his office in Port Sudan today, the acting minister of Energy and Petroleum, Dr. Mohaldeen Niem Saed enlightens him on the work plan to fix the pipelines,” the statement added.

Niem emphasized the ministry’s commitment to getting the pipelines operational in the near future. He also called on Agar to expedite the process of restarting oil pumping.

The damaged pipelines pose a challenge for both Sudan and South Sudan, as oil exports are a significant source of revenue for both nations.

The swift repairs aim to minimize disruptions and economic losses.