Government Meeting Underscores Role of Sudanese Petroleum Corporation in Securing National Fuel Supplies

Khartoum – Sudanhorizon

The Ministry of Energy has reaffirmed the central role of the Sudanese Petroleum Corporation in securing the country’s needs for petroleum products, improving the efficiency of supply, transportation, and distribution operations, and strengthening oversight and monitoring of the fuel system. These efforts aim to ensure the regular delivery of fuel to citizens and productive and service sectors in line with actual needs and priorities.

This was stated during a meeting held on Thursday by Ministry of Energy Undersecretary Engineer Ali Abdelrahman and Secretary-General of the Sudanese Petroleum Corporation, Major General (Eng.) Dr. Ismail Osman Abushok, with the corporation’s directors-general, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy.

The meeting reviewed the progress of work and examined the corporation’s roles and responsibilities at this stage, amid changing conditions and challenges facing the petroleum sector and the national economy. It also discussed priorities and guidelines for the coming period to strengthen the stability of the petroleum supply system and improve operational efficiency. Key priorities include securing the required fuel quantities, organising transportation and distribution, and reinforcing monitoring and oversight mechanisms to reduce bottlenecks and improve the flow of petroleum products to the states and various sectors.

The meeting also addressed the importance of improving coordination between departments and relevant institutions and strengthening institutional readiness to respond to changing circumstances. In addition, it reviewed the corporation’s human resources, recognising them as a key pillar of its operations, and assessed staff capabilities, expertise, and needs to enable the corporation to perform its duties efficiently and address current challenges.

The meeting emphasised the strategic role of the Sudanese Petroleum Corporation in supporting government efforts to restore economic activity and contribute to reconstruction.

Stability in the petroleum sector was described as a fundamental pillar for reviving production, restoring services, and restarting various economic sectors.

It further stressed that the coming period requires stronger institutional coordination, improved operational efficiency, and the allocation of resources and capabilities according to national priorities. These measures are intended to support the resumption of industrial and productive activities and create the conditions necessary for economic recovery.

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