South Sudan, African Energy Chamber Push to Attract Fresh Oil and Gas Investment
South Sudan is scaling up efforts to attract fresh investment into its oil and gas industry.
The government is working alongside the African Energy Chamber (AEC) to promote regulatory reforms and position the country as a competitive energy investment destination.
The push follows a working visit by the AEC to Juba, where the Chamber met government officials and industry stakeholders.
Discussions focused on improving the investment climate, increasing oil production and accelerating projects across the upstream and downstream petroleum sectors.
The initiative comes as South Sudan seeks to unlock greater value from its hydrocarbon resources after years of underinvestment slowed development of one of Africa’s largest untapped oil frontiers.
Authorities are focusing on creating a more predictable regulatory environment, reducing barriers to investment and encouraging greater participation from international and regional energy companies.
The government said strengthening investment in the energy sector is central to boosting exports, improving fuel security and supporting power generation, with oil remaining the country’s largest source of revenue.
South Sudan holds an estimated 3.5 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, making it East Africa’s only major oil-producing nation.
Current output ranges between 70,000 and 100,000 barrels of oil per day, with production between August and November 2026 projected at between 8.5 million and 12.2 million barrels.
Production is led by state-owned Nilepet alongside Dar Petroleum Operating Company, Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company, operated by China National Petroleum Corporation, and Sudd Petroleum Operating Company.
South Africa’s Strategic Fuel Fund owns a 90 percent stake in the Block B2 concession and is exploring opportunities to expand exploration activities while assessing potential refining investments.
While oil remains the immediate priority, discussions during the Juba meetings also extended to natural gas, electricity generation and energy infrastructure.
Local content also featured prominently in the talks, with officials and industry representatives exploring ways to increase employment for South Sudanese workers and strengthen domestic supply chains.
The African Energy Chamber said it will intensify efforts to promote South Sudan’s energy opportunities to international investors as competition for exploration and infrastructure capital across Africa continues to grow.
“South Sudan possesses the resource potential to become one of Africa’s most compelling frontier investment destinations, but attracting capital requires sustained engagement with the global investment community,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.
Ayuk said the Chamber would continue connecting investors with government and industry leaders while supporting reforms aimed at creating a stable investment environment.
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