Block 5A, South Sudan

Block 5A spans across a vast floodplain region in Unity State, containing multiple oil fields with substantial petroleum reserves beneath the surface.

The development of Block 5A oil fields commenced during the Second Sudanese Civil War, leading to territorial conflicts between different militia groups in 1998.

The Nuer communities within Block 5A maintain traditional pastoral practices, moving their herds between seasonal grazing grounds as water levels fluctuate.

The Tharjiath field within Block 5A extends over 54 square kilometers and contains approximately 250 million barrels of oil reserves.

Environmental studies indicate that the construction of oil extraction roads has modified local water drainage patterns across the Nile marshlands.

Location: Unity

GPS coordinates: 8.74395,30.14040

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:50