Sudan’s civil war is escalating with the idea of a second partition gaining ground among the fighting factions. External actors, including several nations, are supplying arms to support their interests in Sudan’s strategic location. In Russia-Ukraine news, Putin has dismissed U.S. negotiation terms while holding territory. Meanwhile, Vår Energi has successfully discovered more oil in the Barents Sea, adding to its resource potential.
The ongoing civil war in Sudan has significantly escalated this week, as external arms flows intensify the conflict. The concept of a potential second partition of Sudan is gaining traction among the warring factions, who have been engaged in hostilities for the past 22 months. Multiple nations, including Chad, Egypt, Iran, Kenya, Libya, Russia, Somalia, Puntland, Somaliland, Turkey, and the UAE, are supplying weapons, driven by their national interests in the strategically important Red Sea and Horn of Africa region.
In international developments related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin has rejected Washington’s conditions for negotiations, insisting instead that Ukraine must cede additional territory that Russia has yet to occupy. Furthermore, the Kremlin has firmly declined to relinquish any territories it has annexed from Ukraine, maintaining a hardline stance amidst ongoing tensions.
In energy exploration news, Vår Energi has achieved a significant oil discovery in the Barents Sea, marking its third consecutive find in the Goliat ridge area. The Zagato well is estimated to potentially yield up to 43 million barrels of oil equivalent, increasing the total recoverable resources in the vicinity to over 200 million barrels. This discovery is strategically located only 8 kilometers from existing infrastructure at the Goliat floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO), allowing for efficient resource extraction.
The situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with a potential second partition being considered as external forces contribute to the conflict. Concurrently, tensions remain high regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, reflecting a broader international struggle for territory. In the energy sector, Vår Energi’s recent oil discoveries in the Barents Sea underscore the region’s ongoing development and resource potential.
Original Source: oilprice.com
