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</html>";s:4:"text";s:27960:"The economy of South Sudan is one of the most oil dependent economies in the world, despite being endowed with bountiful natural resources. Found inside – Page 217Anne Cukier, “Political Risks and the Chinese Oil Supply After the Split of Sudan and South Sudan,” (MA diss., ... After the independence of Southern Sudan in 2011, GNPOC was renamed Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), ... South Sudan's government says it has lost more than $4 billion in unpaid oil taxes since the country gained its independence a decade ago. This aimed to halt production and secure compensation for communities that had suffered from pollution. Bong Pieng Kuol acted for South Sudan.  To address comments or complaints, please Contact us. Several of these pre-Naivasha deals were rejected when the SPLM/A leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior lost power. [35], East African Community possible membership. A judge will preside over the mediation attempt. International interest in Sudanese oil dates back to as early as the 1950s when oil companies from the United States and elsewhere sought to establish permanent pipelines and fields throughout Sudan. South Sudan’s oil production has declined by half from almost 200,000 barrels a day in 2014, according to Energy Intelligence Group data. AllAfrica publishes around 800 reports a day from more than 110 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. [14], In recent years, a significant amount of foreign-based oil drilling has begun in South Sudan, raising the land's geopolitical profile. Found inside – Page 45Foreign companies involved in Sudan's oil sector are primarily from Asia. They are led by the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Malaysia's Petronas. Nilepet, South Sudan's ... Various elements of the SPLM handed out the block or parts thereof to other parties of South Sudan. [20], In June 2011, the vice-president of South Sudan, Riek Machar Teny, announced a plan to mobilize $500 billion of foreign investment in the first five years of independence. On 28 July 2011, South Sudan joined the African Union as its 54th member state. Last week, the Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. James Wani Igga revealed that more than four hundred companies have escaped paying personal income tax worth $4 billion since independence. The Republic of South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum (MoP) has launched the country’s first oil licensing round. 2 days Oil Companies Need To Plan For 50% Output Cuts: Carbon Tracker 2 days Oil Holds Firm On Small Crude Inventory Draw 2 days EIA Sees Not Much In The Way Of U.S. Oil Production Gains "There have been a lot of loopholes in the tax arrangements in South Sudan, especially those who are responsible for collection. The first oil fields in South Sudan were discovered at the region of Bentiu but Chevron suspended its operations in February 1984 as the second civil war erupted in South Sudan in 1983. Igga said the government was only able to assess 40 of these companies. . The MoP has identified new exploration blocks … The South Sudan Oil Licensing Round aims to attract interest from a diverse group of foreign investors to a region that is already home to oil and gas majors from China and Malaysia. Found inside – Page 280South Sudanese politicians had long mythologized the resilience of the general population, and many thought that ordinary people could survive a ... had borrowed over US$4 billion, mostly from oil companies (Gurtong, 21 November 2013). CAPE TOWN, June 23 (Reuters) - South Sudan on Wednesday officially launched its first oil licensing auction with five blocks on offer, the … The Government of the Republic of South Sudan through its Ministry of Petroleum invites international companies to take part in a tender for a comprehensive environmental audit of all the country’s producing oilfields. Found inside – Page 179As oil production increased in the CPA period, so did the budgets for the Sudanese Armed Forces and other security ... and India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp., foreign companies that had long relationships with the Bashir government. [17] South Sudan hopes to attract agricultural investors from Gulf Arab states, Israel, China, the Netherlands and fellow African countries in order to increase production of basic food items such as sugar, rice, cereals and oilseeds, livestock as well as cotton. Beyond the Headlines: We are joined by Ngor Jameson Panchol as he addresses the escalating tension in the oil sector in South Sudan. Some of the agricultural produce include cotton, groundnuts (peanuts), sorghum, millet, wheat, gum arabic, sugarcane, cassava (tapioca), mangos, papaya, bananas, sweet potatoes, and sesame. South Sudan will be holding a two-day National Energy Conference on June 29 and 30 to showcase its seismic data from the 14 newly discovered oil blocks to potential prospectors. [20], The government has begun to address the issue of agriculture and food security. Thank you for signing up to our newsletter. [33], On 17 September, the Daily Nation quoted a South Sudanese MP as saying that while his government was eager to join the EAC, it would likely delay its membership over concerns that its economy was not sufficiently developed to compete with EAC member states and could become a "dumping ground" for Kenyan, Tanzanian, and Ugandan imports. The livestock include over 60 million cattle, sheep and goats. Solar power could become important with a solar photovoltaic project on 250,000 m2 of land near Juba expected to be operational by late 2020. She urged the companies to cooperate saying ‘‘if we file a case against you, that will be your end in the republic of South Sudan.’’ Electricity, water, gas, nuclear, energy - Engineering, development studies - Public buildings and works sector, construction. Now you can imagine if taxes are not collected from companies for 10 years, then one may suspect foul play in it because under normal circumstances, every business is supposed to be paying its taxes on an annual basis," Morjan told VOA's South Sudan in Focus. South Sudan launched a licence round this week, offering five blocks. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox. According to statistics from the ministry, about 90 percent of South Sudan's oil and gas reserves remain unexplored, providing unprecedented opportunities to international investors. The grounds were that CNPC’s oil interest in Sudan would fund a “war against the south . Found inside – Page 59Ties were built with South Sudan's leadership several years before independence, statements of support and ... Sudan's oil now in South Sudan, Chinese oil companies have had to manage often turbulent relations with South Sudan's leaders ... The nation has some telecommunications service through operators like MTN Group (formerly known as Investcom), but currently lacks the infrastructure to offer high speed Internet connections. [23] Access to clean water in South Sudan is a major challenge for many people. Found inside – Page 168Western companies left because of the insecure environment and mounting public pressure on Sudan which used increasing oil revenues among other things for its war in Darfur. The importance of (South) Sudan for CNPC should not be ... Gunmen have kidnapped 15 traders in the oil-rich Unity State in the northern part of South Sudan, local media report. CAPE TOWN, June 23 (Reuters) - South Sudan on Wednesday officially launched its first oil licensing auction with five blocks on offer, the … OIl pRODuCtIOn In sOuth suDAn: MAkIng It A bEnEfIt fOR All ExECutIvE suMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Oil production is the key factor in the development of South Sudan, since July 2011 the world’s newest independent country. In recent years, the insecurity and political instability CNPC faced in Sudan and South Sudan has left a lasting impact on the company. These toxic products have serious consequences for people. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. As part of their oil production operations in Africa, the majority of onshore oil companies release their industrial waste into the environment. The report offers Porter’s Five Forces, PESTEL, and market analysis to provide a 360-degree research study on the Sudan Oil and Gas market. It stated on the website that water contamination is dangerous for people’s health, livestock and the environment. According to Elizabeth Manoa Majok, undersecretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment, the government of South Sudan has made food production a top priority. [27][29] As of early-October, South Sudan is said to officially become a member in the future. The Sudan Oil and Gas Market Research report provides detailed observation of several aspects, including the rate of growth, regional scope and developments by the primary market players. [18], Nina Pedersen, manager of Norwegian People's Aid (NPA)'s Civil Society Development Project is concerned that in the rush to attract foreign investment for South Sudan not enough attention was paid as to whether the people negotiating the terms really knew the value of the land they were selling. Most of them have never paid income tax," Igga told reporters this week in Juba. [17] The FAO has also drawn up a $50 million Interim Assistance Plan (IAP) for the agricultural sector that will build capacity in ministerial and state agricultural extension offices. Uganda is taking steps to start construction of the oil refinery. [14] Since South Sudan relies on pipelines, refineries, and port facilities in Red Sea state in North Sudan, the agreement stated that the government in Khartoum would receive 50% share of all oil revenues. The case was filed in the East African court in April 2020. Igga did not explain how the government had failed to collect the taxes and arrears, but he vowed to take concrete measures to recover the money. [12] The country's economy, as in many other developing countries, is heavily dependent on agriculture. The act also requires that all taxes, royalties, rental fees and any other fees payable to a licensee or contractor in the oil sector be paid to the National Revenue Fund. "In the area of oil, we are discovering painful malpractices, maladministration. South Sudan heads for mediation over oil spills The East African Court of Justice has backed mediation as a first step in a legal fight between South Sudan and oil … South Africa’s latest tender for 2.6 GW of wind and solar capacity has received a strong response and is expected to be fully subscribed or oversubscribed. The agreement was made between two state-owned companies but is not a general BIT. Jada had put the claim for damages at $720 million. South Sudan warned the private oil companies of ecological damage caused to the people and animals at the oilfield. [15], Due to Sudan's presence on the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism and Khartoum's insistence upon receiving a share of the profit from any oil deal South Sudan conducts internationally, US oil companies cannot do business with landlocked South Sudan. Oil and Gas sector Manager South Sudan N°00046400. Found inside – Page 387South Sudan's oil sector, which underpins the functioning of the government and accounted for some 83% of estimated government revenues, saw strenuous efforts to increase production and attract new companies. Increasing oil production ... © Energy Voice 2021. [22] A Ugandan conglomerate called the Madhvani Group has also entered into a preliminary agreement with the government of South Soudan to revitalize a government-owned sugar plantation and processing facility in Mangala Payam. In 1992, the Sudanese Pound replaced the dinar as Sudan's currency. South Africa’s latest tender for 2.6 GW of wind and solar capacity has received a strong response and is expected to be fully subscribed or oversubscribed. SOUTH SUDAN INAUGURAL OIL LICENSING ROUND The Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of South Sudan, is honored to announce the launch of the country’s first Oil Licensing Round. [17], Concerns about foreign exploitation has led organizations such as OI and NPA to urge a moratorium on new land deals until a better framework is established. Places Sudan's oil industry (examined here in macro, micro and political terms), its economy, external relations and changing politics under the impact of the Darfur conflict and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, in the wider context of ... All Rights Reserved. The DAR PetroleumOperating Company Ltd is a consortium of oil exploration and production companies operating in the Republic of South Sudan with its headquarters in Juba. Since South Sudan seceded, oil production in both countries has lagged due to continuing north-south conflict and a civil war that broke out in South Sudan over power struggles within the ruling party, a report by the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies found in May 2017. Unfortunately, these farmers face a number of constraints, due to high transport costs, unavailability of agricultural inputs, and underdeveloped agricultural extension services. Until a referendum, South Sudan will become to first to use the new currency and will be nicknamed 'the Sudani'. Gasoline purchased with cash is not tax exempt. Speaking to Energy Voice last year, Jada said Greater Pioneer Operating Co. (GPOC) and Dar Petroleum should carry out environmental remediation. [17], Donor countries promote the idea that industrial farming is the key to improved food security in South Sudan. In the meantime, the South Sudanese government intends to lobby the US to ease restrictions on American companies doing business with Sudan. Gasoline Tax Exemption A gasoline tax exemption is extended to missions and personnel by means of tax-exempt oil company credit card accounts. Political instability, poor governance, and corruption continue to hinder development in the world's youngest country. Found insideIn 2011, Sudapet's southern operations were nationalised by South Sudan, resulting in a takeover of the company's ... South Sudan accused its northern neighbour of preventing the sale of oil from its northern port and for charging high ... 04 CONTENTS 1 COUNTRY PROFILE 05 1.1 Conflict, Peace and Oil 05 1.2 Economy 08 1.3 CPA and Oil-related Provisions 12 2 SUDAN’S OIL INDUSTRY 16 2.1 Consortia, Oil Companies 16 and Blocks 2.2 Asia Leads 18 2.3 Chronology of Oil Development 18 2.4 Infrastructure 19 2.5 Sudan’s Potential 21 2.6 Oil Reserves 21 2.7 Production 23 2.8 Costs 25 Found inside – Page 452South Sudan shut down its oil production in 2012 because of disputes with (north) Sudan over pipeline fees. ... Sudan's national oil company Sudapet and gave them to its own national oil company, Nilepet (Nile Petroleum Company). These blocks are part of a vision for lasting peace in the country and we want to open up the energy sector for investment. These blocks are controlled by Petrodar which is 41% owned by CNPC, 40% by Petronas, 8% by Sudapet, 6% by Sinopec Corp and 5% by Al Thani.[15]. Found insideAfter American Oil Company, Chevron was forced out from Sudan due to sanctions imposed on the country by the United States government; Chinese Oil Companies quickly went into Sudan and began oil drilling in the Southern region. [17], This investment is intended to stimulate rural development and generate employment opportunities, increase food productivity, provide government institutions with new and sustainable sources of revenue, and help to diversify the economy. Found inside – Page 201581 Winnie Lee, “Chinese Oil Workers Kidnapped in Sudan,” Platts Oilgram News, October 21, 2008. 82 Al-Shaq al-Awsat (BBC), October 25, 2008, “Sudan: Rebel Says Chinese Hostages Moved to Area Government Forces Cannot Reach. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) is South Sudan’s national oil company, and its activities mirror much of the responsibilities of its Sudanese counterpart. According to the paramount chief in Mangala, the community has not been involved in any of the investment negotiations. Oil Minister said the government would monitor the operation of oil companies, and there must be a continuous environmental audit. The region also contains many natural resources such as petroleum, iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold, and hydropower. Found inside – Page 28Oil revenues constitute more than 98% of the government of South Sudan's budget according to the southern government's Ministry of Finance and ... As such, US companies have virtually no presence in the South Sudanese oil sector. HHA took South Sudan to court for alleged oil spills, caused by leaking oil pipelines. Found insideThe biggest investors in South Sudan oil are China, Malaysia and India. China National Petroleum Company (CNPC) is Southern Sudan's leading oil company. Chinese investments in Southern Sudan are in excess of US$6 billion, ... These blocks are part of a vision for lasting peace in the country and we want to open up the energy sector for investment. There is some concern, however, that a small transnational elite will benefit at the expense of the rural poor if the country's arable land is used to grow food for foreign populations, while simultaneously pushing communities onto increasingly marginal lands. South Sudan's government says it has lost more than $4 billion in unpaid oil taxes since the country gained its independence a decade ago. Sales tax exemption cards may not be used to purchase gasoline tax-free. [16], South Sudan is rich in agricultural land and has one of the largest populations of pastoralists in the world. 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