SOUTH SUDAN: AFRICA’S NEW OIL & GAS POWERHOUSE?

South Sudan is on track to becoming a major player in Africa’s oil and gas sector again. Though Africa’s youngest country, South Sudan has long been an oil and gas producer, with oil companies operating under North Sudan before 2011. Production has plunged in recent years, however, as South Sudan has dealt with violence and political instability. But 2017 has seen a resurgence for Africa’s youngest country.

Originally published as part of the Centurion Knowledge Series on December 8, 2017.