South Sudan says oil production in Upper Nile making progress

The government of South Sudan says that oil production in the Upper Nile region is making progress. The region accounts for the majority of the country's oil production and is a key source of revenue for the government,

Oil production in the Upper Nile region has been hampered by years of conflict and insecurity. However, the government says that it is now committed to developing the region and increasing oil production.

The government has set a target of increasing oil production in the Upper Nile region to 500,000 barrels per day by 2025. This would represent a significant increase from the current level of production of about 160,000 barrels per day.

The government is also working to improve the security situation in the Upper Nile region. This includes increasing the number of security forces in the region and working to improve relations with local communities.

The government's efforts are being supported by international partners, including the United States and the United Kingdom. These partners are providing financial and technical assistance to help the government develop the Upper Nile region and increase oil production.

The development of the Upper Nile region is a major priority for the government of South Sudan. The region has the potential to be a major source of revenue for the government and to improve the lives of the people of South Sudan.