South Sudan's national oil company, Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet), has been confirmed as a Diamond Sponsor of the South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2026 event, taking place in Juba on November 24-25. The company aims to attract new investment and technical partnerships across the country's oil sector. Nilepet will use the event to engage with prospective partners, strengthen existing commercial relationships, and advance investment discussions.
Nilepet joins other companies, including Sipet Engineering & Consultancy Services, Nile Delta, and Nile Drilling & Services, as Diamond Sponsors of SSOP 2026. These companies represent various capabilities, such as engineering, drilling, technical services, technology, and workforce development. This creates opportunities for international partners to engage with South Sudan's expanding energy value chain.
The SSOP 2026 event will connect Nilepet's leadership with international exploration companies, financiers, oilfield services providers, and technology partners seeking opportunities in East Africa's established oil-producing market. The event, now in its seventh edition, has the theme "Resource Renaissance – Energy-Fueled Growth for a New Generation." It takes place as the country advances an ambitious hydrocarbon development strategy to increase crude output and accelerate exploration.
Nilepet aims to increase production from approximately 170,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 230,000 bpd in the short term. To achieve this, the company is inviting companies active in well rehabilitation, reservoir management, drilling technologies, production optimization, and oilfield services to join the market. Nilepet already works with international partners, including China National Petroleum Corporation, ONGC Videsh, and Sinopec.
South Sudan is offering 14 exploration blocks to prospective investors, creating opportunities for international exploration and production companies. SSOP 2026 will provide a platform for interested operators, investors, and technical partners to engage with Nilepet and government representatives on exploration prospects and partnership structures.
Nilepet is also pursuing opportunities across the midstream and downstream sectors, with a 2026-2028 Downstream Directorate Strategic Plan prioritizing expanded crude storage, domestic refining capacity, and petroleum distribution infrastructure. This creates investment opportunities for infrastructure developers, engineering and construction companies, and equipment suppliers.
The SSOP 2026 event will feature high-level panel discussions, project showcases, and exclusive networking sessions connecting global capital with South Sudan project opportunities. As Diamond Sponsors, Nilepet and its subsidiaries invite international operators, investors, and technology providers to engage directly with their teams at the event.
Key points
- Nilepet aims to increase oil production to 230,000 bpd in the short term.
