Sudan, Türkiye Reach Agreement to Boost Gas Supplies at Lower Cost

Sudan’s Sea Ports Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish company Argaz to develop a specialized gas terminal at Suakin Port under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.

The agreement was signed by the Director General of the Sea Ports Corporation, Eng. Jailani Mohamed Jailani, and Argaz Chairman Al-Dabbagh.

Jailani said the project involves constructing the country’s first dedicated gas berth at Suakin Port, designed to accommodate three gas carriers simultaneously. He noted that the facility will significantly increase Sudan’s gas supply, meeting the country’s demand while helping reduce prices, with direct benefits for consumers.

He added that annual demurrage charges on fuel vessels, including gas tankers, had reached nearly US$200 million, costs that were ultimately borne by fuel importers. Once the new berth and storage facilities are completed, he said, these costs will be substantially reduced, easing a financial burden equivalent to around US$200 million on the Sudanese economy.

For his part, the Argaz representative thanked all those who contributed to the project, particularly the Turkish Ambassador, and said the company is committed to supplying Sudan with large quantities of gas at affordable prices. He added that implementation of the project will begin immediately, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.