Two nation's pledge to increase cooperation, ramp up mining efforts and boost energy capacity.
Sudanese oil storage facility Image: 2b1st consulting.com |
At a recent meeting with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Vice President, Wang Dongjing, Awad Al-Jaz, Sudan's petroleum minister agreed to boost oil production in the African nation and further develop its Khartoum refinery. The two discussed numerous “common interests” and the resumption of deliveries from the newly-formed South Sudan.
Sudan's oil production slumped to 120,000 barrels after the country conceeded 75% of its production total to the South, leading to a total halt in production in January. However, after negotiations, both parties have struck an amicable deal.
Wang said that the conflict had not affected China's relations with the East African nation and looked forward to continued cooperation in the future. Chinese companies, many of whom are currently deep in exploration off the coast of Darfur, dominate the oil sector in both Sudan and South Sudan.