Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 14

4-April-2005

SUDAN

Sudan Signs $400Mn Thar Jath Oilfield Development Deal

The Sudanese government on 27 March signed a $400mn deal with the Sudanese White Nile Petroleum company to develop the Thar Jath oilfields in Block 5a in Unity state in the south of the country. The Sudanese White Nile Petroleum company not to be confused with Britains White Nile Ltd which is involved in a dispute over the concession for nearby block B (MEES, 28 March) is a...