Chinese firm inks deal to construct modern oil refinery in South Sudan


  • World
  • Saturday, 24 Aug 2024

JUBA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese firm Shengli Oilfield Keer Engineering and Construction Company (SOKEC) on Friday signed an agreement with South Sudan's state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET) to construct modern oil refinery and storage facilities in South Sudan.

President of SOKEC Wu Song and Managing Director of NILEPET Muhammad Lino Benjamin signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the Chinese firm immediately begin investing in South Sudan.

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