South Sudan: The Engine of East African Growth

Author: James Chester, Senior Director?

South Sudan is the engine for East African growth. With its strategic location and experience as the only major oil producer in the region, the country is well positioned to serve as a facilitator of investment, technology and expertise across the broader East African energy landscape.??

As Hon. Puot Kang Chol, South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum, stated in an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power, “We are the biggest producer in the region and we are pioneers in the region. We have what it takes to advise, not only people in our region, but beyond.”??

Last year’s South Sudan Oil & Power conference positioned the country as a gateway, a role which has only been made clearer when we look back at developments over the past year:?

1. Seven deals were signed during South Sudan Oil & Power 2022.??
2. The country expects to award licenses for its 14-block round this year.?
3. South Sudan has since signed agreements with Djibouti, Sudan and Ethiopia while strengthening bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and South Africa.??

And these milestones are just the start. Representing a relatively underexplored energy sector, South Sudan offers lucrative opportunities across the entire energy value chain, and is inviting investors and project developers to capitalize on the untapped market. The country has already attracted interest from leading oil and gas players while global partners like the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Norway, Egypt and Turkey are eagerly looking towards the market.???

With South Sudan Oil & Power 2023 fast approaching, we encourage energy players to seize the opportunities presented by the South Sudan partnership. In addition to promoting domestic opportunities, this year’s conference further consolidates the country’s position as the nexus of petroleum exploration and production, innovation and energy cooperation in East Africa, and comes at a pivotal moment for a country that has emerged as the cornerstone for regional energy development.?

South Sudan Oil & Power 2023 is where energy deals are made, where projects are launched, and where industries are built. It is a platform where leaders meet to discuss the future of the East African energy sector and the collaborative ways we can ensure its success. Against a backdrop of five successful editions, the sixth promises to unlock even further opportunities for both the country and its regional counterparts, with an even greater international presence than ever before. Join us in Juba from 14-16 June 2023 and kickstart a new era of energy progress for East Africa, in the country that serves as the engine for regional growth.??

Rich with untapped hydrocarbon reserves, abundant human resources and support for the private sector, South Sudan represents a unique chance for investors to build an industry fit for a new nation. Join us at SSOP 2023 – where deals are made.?

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About the Author:??

James Chester is a communications and content professional with journalism and publishing experience in the Middle East, North America and Africa. Now serving as Senior Director at African energy investment, events and news platform Energy Capital & Power, James is the Conference Director for high level resources-focused summits in South Sudan, South Africa, Libya, and the United States.?