South+Sudan+Natural+Gas

=It Is Highly Unlikely Chinese Investors Will Invest In South Sudanese Natural Gas Over The Next Five Years=

Executive Summary:
The Chinese government and CNPC are mostly concerned with South Sudanese crude oil; while there are proved reserves of natural gas in the Muglad and Melut basins, South Sudan does not produce or consume marketed natural gas, making it highly unlikely there will be Chinese investments in natural gas over the next five years.

Discussion:
Initial Thoughts:
 * More than 100 businessmen and women from South Sudan are in China's southern city of Guangzhou for a visit to the ongoing Canton Fair, or the China Import and Export Commodities Fair. The delegates, composed of professionals in the fields of banking, engineering, medical equipment, oil and gas, water and sanitation, electricity and power, as well as from small-scale businesses, will tour the fair and hold group meetings with representatives from Chinese companies.
 * Most of Sudan's and South Sudan's proved reserves of crude oil and natural gas are located in the Muglad and Melut basins, which extend into both countries. Natural gas associated with oil fields is flared or re-injected. Both countries currently do not produce or consume marketed natural gas.