Iraq May Build Refinery in Sudan

By John Lee.

The Minister for Oil Abdul Kareem Luaibi [Elaibi] has received the Sudanese Minister of Oil, Mr. Makkawi M. Awadh, and his delegation in his office in Baghdad.

Following the meeting, Mr. Luaibi said:

"We discussed [how] to supply Sudan with crude oil, as well as the possibility to participate in building a refinery in [Sudan]."

Mr. Awadh and his delegation said they were keen to develop cooperation between the countries, especially in the energy sector.

(Source: Ministry of Oil)