South Sudan is set to restart its crude oil exports through Sudan within a few days, a government official announced on Thursday.
This follows repairs to a key pipeline that was damaged during the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The pipeline has been a crucial lifeline for South Sudan’s economy, accounting for 90% of its foreign exchange earnings.
The resumption of exports will bring much-needed revenue to the country.
Tut Gatluak Manime, who led a delegation to Port Sudan to discuss the restart, confirmed that the pipelines have been inspected and are ready for full production.
A team of Sudanese engineers will arrive in South Sudan on Saturday to finalize the plans for resuming oil flows.
The pipeline damage had disrupted oil exports and contributed to rising food prices in the region, exacerbating an already severe hunger crisis.
The resumption of exports is expected to provide some relief to the affected populations.