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South Sudan seceded from Sudan in 2011 when output peaked at 350,000 bpd. (Shutterstock)

September 6th, 2018 - 09:34 GMT

South Sudan Oil Output to Reach 350,000 Bpd by Mid-2019

South Sudan expects to reach peak oil output of 350,000 barrels per day (bpd) by mid-2019 as production ramps up at fields that were off line due to violence.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi revealed that the country will continue supporting South Sudan. (AFP/ File)

September 5th, 2018 - 05:00 GMT

Sisi Reveals Egypt is Sustaining South Sudan

Aid agencies said 100,000 people were affected by the famine, which threatens to affect a further one million people in the coming months. (AFP/Albert Gonzalez Farran)

March 6th, 2017 - 06:17 GMT

In the shadow of famine, South Sudan offers 'unimpeded access' for $10,000 visa fee

South Sudan President Salva Kiir (C), followed by Vice President James Wani Igga (2nd R), leaves the conference room as artillery fire broke out near the presidential palace in Juba on July 8, 2016. (AFP/Charles Atiki Lomodong)

July 11th, 2016 - 06:30 GMT

South Sudan’s president calls for ceasefire as thousands flee violence in Juba

“According to the South Sudanese petroleum ministry… oil production in the state of Unity has been shut down, resulting in a loss of production of some 45,000 barrels per day.

December 24th, 2013 - 06:40 GMT

South Sudan violence raises world oil prices

Juba accused Khartoum of instructing oil companies to stop production from some oil fields

May 23rd, 2013 - 11:02 GMT

Oil flows again from South Sudan through Sudan

Sudan and South Sudan have agreed a deal which could finally see oil exports to flow South Sudan through Sudan's pipelines

January 6th, 2013 - 05:48 GMT

Sudan and South Sudan agree demilitarised zone to allow oil exports

Calling in the Feds...

December 17th, 2012 - 05:41 GMT

U.S. wants FBI sent to South Sudan to probe blogger death

Oil transportation fees for South Sudan wil not feature in Sudan's 2013 budget

October 9th, 2012 - 01:21 GMT

Looming Sudanese budget will not feature oil fees

Oil remains a contentious issue in South Sudan, making a pledge to break up a massive oil block largely held by French company Total

September 24th, 2012 - 09:49 GMT

South Sudan to break up huge oil block

IMF

August 29th, 2012 - 08:38 GMT

Could South Sudan be the next IMF casualty?

The different feasibility studies about the funding of a new pipeline have shown that it would not be profitable for investors. But such decision can be politically motivated, analysts say

August 9th, 2012 - 09:52 GMT

Sudan's oil deal: no implementation without security

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August 8th, 2012 - 09:22 GMT

New oil deal leaves South Sudan begging for international help