According to IHS Markit sources, Tullow Oil is reportedly about to be a partner of the South African Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) in South Sudan's Block B2 under the NILE-ORANGE new venture. Details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed, but it is known that Tullow showed interest on several South Sudanese blocks before.   In late 2019, SFF's GCOO Kholly Zono reportedly said to South African local media that some international companies have expressed interest in sharing/offloading some equity in Block B2. Mr Zono also reported that exploration cost was estimated at USD 48 million to be spent in six years. As of late 2019, the South African company was looking for partners to explore its awarded Block B2 in South Sudan, ministerial sources reported.   On 6 May 2019, the South African state-owned Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) was awarded Block B2 in Muglad/Melut basins, South Sudan. SFF will operate the block in partnership with Nilepet with the 90% and 10% interest respectively. See here for further details.   Â   2019 IHS Markit 1
According to IHS Markit sources, Tullow Oil is reportedly about to be a partner of the SFF (South African Strategic Fuel Fund) in Block B2 under the NILE-ORANGE new venture. Details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed.