22/04/2024
The government has announced a plan to upgrade the capacity of the Bentiu Refinery to 10 000 barrels per day within the next six months.
Last year, government revealed that Bentiu refinery which produces roughly 7,000 barrels of oil per day, requires expansion.
Presidential affairs minister Joseph Bangasi Bakasoro on Saturday led a joint team comprising of operating companies and partners to Bentiu to conduct an assessment of the operational efficiency of oil production, the state of Bentiu Refinery, and environmental conditions in the area.
Speaking to the media, Minister Bakasoro revealed that the government has secured funds to start improving the refinery.
“Within six to eight months from today, the refinery will be operational, the road will be constructed, and fuel will be abundant in the market," said Minister Bakasoro, "We also encourage the governor of the state to provide enough security to all the companies and the contractors who are operating the field."
Meanwhile, managing director of the Nile Petroleum Company, Bernard Amuor said upgrading Bentiu refinery is a critical step towards overcoming current economic challenges facing the country.
“I’m bringing this delegation to have a firsthand look into what we have and how do we address the current looming economic challenges in the country and refinery will be one of the solutions have a strong economy," said Amuor. "The crisis in Sudan is also very alarming for us in terms of exports, so we are trying to refocus all our energy and attention to make sure that the refinery is operational.”
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