October 7, 2024 (PORT SUDAN)—Energy and Oil Minister Muhyiddin Naeem Mohamed Saeed said on Monday that Sudan is renegotiating oil cooperation agreements with China. Speaking to reporters in Port Sudan, Saeed said the talks aim to revive and expand cooperation with China, a key partner in Sudan's oil sector. He said the discussions include addressing outstanding debt and increasing oil production. 'We are making good progress on all levels,' Saeed said, according to the official SUNA, adding that new agreements have been reached to rehabilitate the Khartoum refinery, inspect and repair pipelines, and resume oil exploration. The Khartoum refinery, constructed by China and operational since June 2000, had a daily production capacity of 100,000 barrels. However, the oil installations suffered damage during the 18-month conflict. The minister estimated losses in the oil sector have exceeded $18 billion since August, with Sudan's oil infrastructure totalling $55 billion. Saeed downplayed the impact of a recent attack on the Khartoum refinery, saying oil production has continued despite the ongoing conflict. 'Despite the war, we have managed to produce a tanker every 29 days, compared to 45 days at the start of the conflict,' he said. Sudan has liberalized the petroleum sector to address …
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