Godfrey Moagi, CEO of the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), has been confirmed as a speaker at South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2026, taking place in Juba on November 24-25. He will participate in the Regional National Oil Companies (NOC) panel, discussing bilateral cooperation between African NOCs to optimize resource extraction and accelerate infrastructure buildout. Moagi's participation comes as SANPC advances exploration activities in South Sudan's Block B2.
The Regional National Oil Companies panel will examine how African NOCs can work together to support South Sudan's ambition to increase crude output from 174,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 230,000 bpd, with a longer-term goal of 450,000 bpd. SANPC's participation in SSOP 2026 reflects the company's commitment to regional cooperation and advancing geological understanding across South Sudan's hydrocarbon basins.
SANPC is currently preparing for exploration activities in Block B2, working with Nilepet to advance geological understanding and assess the block's hydrocarbon potential. In September 2026, SANPC issued a tender for integrated terrain reconnaissance services to support a planned 2D seismic campaign. This tender follows an aerial geophysical survey completed in 2024 by SANPC subsidiary Strategic Fuel Fund, covering approximately 47,000 km².
The aerial geophysical survey gathered geological and geophysical data to support the identification of prospective areas and guide subsequent exploration activities. This represents one of the largest geophysical mapping initiatives executed in South Sudan. SANPC's exploration campaign in Block B2 demonstrates the company's sustained commitment to de-risking frontier acreage and advancing geological understanding.
Beyond Block B2, SANPC is pursuing a broader African investment strategy focused on acquiring producing and near-term production assets over the next 12-24 months. The company's partnership with Nilepet reflects the potential for regional NOC cooperation to support exploration, mobilize technical expertise, and advance new upstream developments.
SSOP 2026 will provide a platform for Moagi to engage with government representatives, Nilepet executives, international operators, financiers, and oilfield service providers on regional cooperation and commercial opportunities across the petroleum value chain. The conference, held under the theme Resource Renaissance – Energy-Fueled Growth for a New Generation, will bring together African energy leaders and international investors to advance partnerships and investment.
Returning for its seventh edition, SSOP 2026 is South Sudan's official energy investment platform. The conference aims to advance partnerships and investment across South Sudan's upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. With SANPC's participation and Moagi's speaking engagement, the event is expected to facilitate meaningful discussions on regional cooperation and commercial opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
Key points
- SANPC CEO Godfrey Moagi to speak at SSOP 2026 on regional cooperation and Block B2 exploration.
- South Sudan aims to increase crude output from 174,000 bpd to 230,000 bpd in the near-term and 450,000 bpd in the long-term.
- SANPC is pursuing a broader African investment strategy focused on acquiring producing and near-term production assets.
