Ministry of Petroleum South Sudan

MINISTERIAL ORDER N0. 04/2026, TO ESTSBLISH HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW OF CRUDE OIL SALES, MARKETING ACTIVITIES, AND RELATED COMMITMENTS:

Juba, Friday, April 10, 2026, Hon. Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, has chaired the important meeting, in presence of Senior Technical Advisors, Directors General, National Consultants, among others, on the Committee for review of Crude Oil Sales, Marketing Activities, and related commitments, which formed by Hon. Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, Minister of Finance and Planning, through the Ministerial Order.

The High-Level Committee is chaired by Hon. Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, duptized by Hon. Malual Tap, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, with membership of senior Technical Advisors, Directors General, both Legal Administors, among others.

The aim of this High-Level Committee, is to review on Crude Oil Sales, Marketing Activities, and related commitments in the sector, he stressed. Hon. Dr. Langsr reiterated, the sector has the internal and external challenges, and that was why the two sisterly Ministries, including the Bank of South Sudan, should work diligently, transparency, and accountability, to improve the economy.

Dr. Ayuel, has emphasized that, the concerned institutions should work hand in hand through cooperation, coordination, and well communication, to do this task, that could support the sustainability of the economy of our country.

Equally, Eng. Lual Chol Dak, Director General for Petroleum Exploration and Production Authority, said that, the importance of the formation of this High-Level Committee is to review on the said Crude Oil Sales, by speeding up within the 90 days, as stipulated in the Ministerial Order, and the Committee should copped other members necessary.

The meeting was productive, fruitful and successful.

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OFFICIAL RECEPTION OF HON. DR. SANTINO AYUEL LONGAR, UNDERSECRETARY OF THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM, AND FAREWELL OF HON. DR. CHOL DENG T. ABEL, THE OUTGOING UNDERSECRETARY OF THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM.

DETAILS ARE PER VIDEO.

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Juba, Monday, March 30th, 2026, the new Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, officially assumed his duties in the presence of executive leaders, senior Technical Advisers, National Consultants, Directors General, and a number of officials and entire employees.

The event involved a handing over ceremony between the outgoing and incoming undersecretaries, during which the most fundamental achievements and challenges facing the petroleum sector were reviewed. Emphasis was also placed on the importance of continuing to implement strategic plans aimed at developing the increase of oil production and enhancing transparency and accountability.

In his address, the new Undersecretary, Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, has expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by His Excellency, the President, Salva Kiir Mayardit. He affirmed his commitment to working collaboratively with all departments and employees, stressing the need to boost increase of oil production, adhere to regulatory frameworks, and strengthen relationships.

He noted that, the focus is on achieving a balance between foreign interests and national priorities to ensure the sector's growth and stability.
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For this part, the outgoing Undersecretary, Dr. Chol Deng Thon Abel, commended the cooperation he received during his tenure and called for continued efforts to achieve further accomplishments. He pointed out that, the Ministry faced the risk of closure due to the war in Sudan, not intervention, but rather the protection of facilities.

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During the event, several executive leaders affirmed their readiness to provide full support to the new administration and to work on strengthening institutional performance and achieving the goals set for the next phase.

This change comes within the framework of the government's directives to enhance institutional efficiency and inject new blood into leadership positions in the Petroleum sector.

The reception and handing over were productive, fruitful and successful.

MOP@daily activities.

Juba, Monday, March 2026, the new Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, officially assumed his duties in the presence of executive leaders, senior Technical Advisers, National Consultants, Directors General, and a number of officials and entire employees.

The event involved a handing over ceremony between the outgoing and incoming undersecretaries, during which the most fundamental achievements and challenges facing the petroleum sector were reviewed. Emphasis was also placed on the importance of continuing to implement strategic plans aimed at developing the increase of oil production and enhancing transparency and accountability.

In his address, the new Undersecretary, Dr. Santino Ayuel Longar, has expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by His Excellency, the President, Salva Kiir Mayardit. He affirmed his commitment to working collaboratively with all departments and employees, stressing the need to boost increase of oil production, adhere to regulatory frameworks, and strengthen relationships.

He noted that, the focus is on achieving a balance between foreign interests and national priorities to ensure the sector's growth and stability.
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For this part, the outgoing Undersecretary, Dr. Chol Deng Thon Abel, commended the cooperation he received during his tenure and called for continued efforts to achieve further accomplishments. He pointed out that, the Ministry faced the risk of closure due to the war in Sudan, not intervention, but rather the protection of facilities.

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During the event, several executive leaders affirmed their readiness to provide full support to the new administration and to work on strengthening institutional performance and achieving the goals set for the next phase.

This change comes within the framework of the government's directives to enhance institutional efficiency and inject new blood into leadership positions in the Petroleum sector.

The reception and handing over were productive, fruitful and successful.

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Juba, Friday, March 27th, 2026, Eng. Dr. Chol Deng T. Abel, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, has received the remains of late Kenneth Allian Kuanda, Director General for Administration and Finance, Ministry of Petroleum. The mourners were converged in the Juba International Airport, from immediate family, relatives, in-laws, friends, and colleagues. Hon. Dr. Chol Deng, was accompanied senior Technical Advisers, senior officials of the Ministry of Petroleum, among others.

Eng. Dr. Chol Deng, has expressed his tribute about the late Mr. Kuanda, as a senior civil servant, Director General for Administration and Finance, Ministry of Petroleum,, and he served the Government for more than 40 years, with integrity, nationalism and dedication as senior civil servant.

On behalf of the Ministry of Petroleum, and my own behalf, with heavy heart deeply profound, May Almighty God give the bereaved family a solac and comfort during this difficult moment a patience and strength. And May Almighty God rest his precious precious soul in eternal peace. Amen.

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Juba, Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, Eng. Dr. Chol Deng T. Abel, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, has made a productive Press Conference, regarding the increase of oil production at Block 3/7, in Paloch Oil fields, Upper Nile State. Details are in the video.

The Press Conference was productive, fruitful and successful.

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Juba, Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, Eng. Dr. Chol Deng T. Abel, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum, has made a Press Conference, in regards to the increase of Oil production at Block 3/7, Paloch, Upper Nile State. The Press Conference, was proud tive, fruitful and successful. The readers can hear the details through video clip.

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