Reported November 3, 2026. Thumbnail: editorial illustration.
Key Takeaways
- PetroChina International is exploring an oil corridor linking South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti.
- Company representatives discussed the proposal with Djibouti’s ports authority.
- Plans include a 300,000m³ petroleum depot at Damerjog Industrial Park.
- A refinery is also under consideration.
- Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port would serve as the maritime gateway.
- The corridor offers an alternative to South Sudan’s conflict-disrupted route through Sudan.
- Earlier South Sudan–Djibouti agreements have seen limited implementation.
Market Impact
The proposal could diversify South Sudan’s oil export routes while positioning Ethiopia within a regional petroleum transport corridor.
Existing ports, roads and electricity infrastructure underpin the concept. The report describes discussions, without announcing committed financing or a construction start.
Key Numbers
- 1,550km — proposed route length — indicates the corridor’s cross-border scale.
- 300,000m³ — proposed storage capacity — defines the planned Damerjog depot.
- 2,400m — maximum route elevation — highlights the terrain involved.
Business Signal
Watch whether renewed corridor discussions progress into a financed, implementable project.