Sudan+Natural+Gas

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

Executive Summary:
The Chinese government and CNPC are mostly concerned with Sudanese crude oil; while there are proved reserves of natural gas in the Muglad and Melut basins, 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:

 * 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.