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| China’s exit from Sudan oil fields deepens crisis for war-ravaged economy |
| 2025-12-11 |
| [SudanTribune] The decision by the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to dissolve its partnership in Sudan’s oil sector ahead of schedule has deepened the economic gloom hanging over the war-torn nation, following the seizure of the strategic Heglig oil field by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The departure of the state-owned Chinese giant threatens to scrub Sudan from the map of global oil producers and choke off a vital economic lifeline for both the Khartoum government and its southern neighbour, South Sudan. In a letter dated Nov. 19, CNPC cited “force majeure” to the Ministry of Energy and Oil, requesting the early termination of its production-sharing and pipeline agreements for the Balila field, Block 6. The move brings an abrupt end to a decades-long partnership that was originally set to expire in 2026. The withdrawal comes as the RSF consolidates control over key infrastructure in West Kordofan, leaving the army with a dwindling foothold in the country’s energy heartland. More at the link Related: CNPC: 2024-05-17 Benin grants temporary authorization for export of Nigerien oil CNPC: 2023-09-03 Will Russia be able to further increase sales of liquefied gas to Europe CNPC: 2023-05-20 Can the Belt and Road Initiative Succeed in Afghanistan? Related: West Kordofan: 2025-12-09 South Sudan army receives fleeing Sudanese troops, eyes control of Heglig oilfield West Kordofan: 2025-12-04 Sudanese army lost control of the encircled 22nd Division HQ in Babanusa, W. Kordofan West Kordofan: 2025-11-14 Airstrikes by Sudan Air Force reportedly kill UAE's 55 mercenaries |
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