KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum announced the shutdown of oil and diesel facilities in Heglig following militant attacks that disrupted operations and threatened the safety of workers, Oct. 30, 2025.

The ministry confirmed in an official letter that armed assaults by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias and their backers targeted key petroleum infrastructure, including facilities operated by PETCO, BAPCO and transportation systems serving both Sudan and South Sudan. The attacks also struck two central processing facilities, prompting immediate security and operational responses.

Officials said the decision to safely suspend operations was made after consultations between Sudan’s energy authorities and partner operators, including 2B OPCO, PETCO and BAPCO, who are now coordinating shutdown efforts with South Sudanese companies DPOC, GPOC and SPOC.

“The safety of personnel and protection of vital infrastructure are now at serious risk,” the ministry’s undersecretary stated in the letter, citing concerns about a possible fuel shortage and worsening regional instability. The official urged South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum to issue similar instructions to its operators to ensure the safety of shared facilities.

The ministry described the move as a last resort driven by “the recklessness of the RSF militia,” warning that the attacks could escalate and spread the conflict beyond Sudan’s borders.