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Since the discovery of oil in what is now known as South Sudan, bloody conflicts have been waged over control of areas rich with this “black gold.” During Sudan’s second civil war (1983-2005), the oil concession areas in the south became epicentres of conflict and massive human rights abuses. During the war, petrol companies from...
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- How important is oil and gas development in South Sudan?
- The revenues and benefit sharing potential is significant in South Sudan, with oil and gas revenues estimated at more than 80 percent of gross domestic product and more than 95 percent of South Sudan’s budget. Are there safety, environmental and reporting challenges associated with oil and gas development?
- Where did oil come from in Sudan?
- Onshore petroleum activities began in Sudan in 1975 when US oil giant Chevron was granted a large concession in several provinces of south-central Sudan. Chevron made major discoveries in Western Upper Nile and developed the oil fields “Heglig” (today in Southern Kordofan State/Sudan) and “Unity” (today in Unity State, South Sudan).
- Why is oil a problem in South Sudan?
- Oil production is the key factor in the development of South Sudan, since July 2011 the world’s newest independent country. Yet in the past, oil production was linked with serious human rights abuses, such as forced displacement from oil fields, killings and arbitrary arrest.
- Are there any oil managers in South Sudan?
- Recently, however, a small number of South Sudanese have been recruited into key oil management positions, such as field managers. Moreover, a few people from the counties have been appointed into oil-related positions in the government. Nevertheless, most skilled staf are expatri-ates or come from outside the counties.
- How much oil does South Sudan produce?
- In 2011 total output for South Sudan was an estimated 230,000 bpd, which would add up to 84 million barrels for the year.16 Production resumed in April 2013. In September 2013, 170,000 bpd (71%) of the total 240,000 bpd produced in South Sudan came from the oil fields in Upper Nile State.17
- Is oil a human rights issue in South Sudan?
- South Sudan became a new independent nation in July 2011. Oil business is considered to be of key importance to the country’s development. However, in the past, oil production has been linked with serious human rights abuses, such as forced displacement from oil fields, killings and arbitrary arrest.
