On 12 November 2018, Abdallah Azhari, oil minister of Sudan reportedly announced that a bid round for 30 to 35 blocks is in preparation and that it would be launched in the third quarter of 2019. The authorities hope that thanks to improved relations with the United States, interest of foreign oil companies in Sudan will increase. Azhari pointed out that the ministry will welcome E&P players without discrimination and with policies that will facilitate their investments.  Currently, the oil ministry applies a first come first served policy for exploration acreage. Sixteen blocks are available, see separate article.
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