South Africa Seeks Survey of Oil Block B2 in South Sudan

What happened

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The South African National Petroleum Company invited bids for a terrain survey of Block B2 in Jonglei State, South Sudan. The request for proposals was issued on September 30, 2026, and proposals are due October 21. The project, which involves the Government of South Sudan and Nile Petroleum Corporation, has already spent about R330 million on the survey effort.

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Why it matters

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The survey is part of South Africa's strategy to secure oil reserves in South Sudan, which aligns with the country's efforts to build a refinery in Pagak. This resource acquisition effort signals a push by South Africa to diversify its energy supply.

South Africa is building a refinery in Pagak and seeking oil from South Sudan, while surveying Jonglei Sub-Basin.

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Who's involved

South AfricaThe country whose state oil company is pursuing resource acquisition in South Sudan.
South SudanThe country whose government is a partner in the oil block exploration.
SasolA major South African energy and chemical company that may benefit from future fuel supply diversification.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

EskomSpeculative
Eskom might see improved long-term energy security and supply diversification.
SasolSpeculative
Sasol could benefit from potential future fuel supply diversification.
South AfricaSpeculative
South Africa might advance its efforts to secure external oil reserves.

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South Africa is building a refinery in Pagak and seeking oil from South Sudan, while surveying Jonglei Sub-Basin. All 1 developments