الدعم السريع: Secures $4 Per Barrel For Heglig Oil Transit

• The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have controlled the Heglig oil region since December 8, 2025, following the Sudanese army's withdrawal.
• Heglig oil fields produce an estimated 26,000 barrels daily, with all crude designated for export.
• Under a new agreement, the RSF receives $4 for each barrel of oil transported through its controlled areas.
• The Sudanese government receives $7 per barrel for South Sudanese oil transiting its pipelines, down from $11 previously.
• South Sudan's government now deducts $4 from Khartoum's share to pay the RSF, based on pre-war transit fee agreements.

Under this arrangement, the RSF receives approximately $4 for every barrel of oil transported.

New information from informed sources within the Sudanese oil sector, reported on September 27, 2026, sheds light on the production capacity of the Heglig oil fields and the financial arrangements benefiting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These revelations detail the fees the RSF now collects for permitting the continued transit of crude oil through territories under their command.

The RSF asserted control over the Heglig region on December 8, 2025, following the withdrawal of the Sudanese army. Subsequently, the paramilitary group officially declared its acquisition of the area, which hosts one of Sudan's most significant oil fields. This strategic takeover has directly impacted the flow and financial distribution of `نفط هجليج`.

According to the same sources, the Heglig oil fields are currently producing approximately 26,000 barrels of oil daily. A tripartite agreement, established between the `الدعم السريع`, the Sudanese government, and the government of South Sudan, dictates a specific revenue-sharing model for this output. Under this arrangement, the RSF receives approximately `4 دولارات` for every barrel of oil transported.

In contrast, the Sudanese government secures $7 per barrel for crude oil originating from South Sudan and transported via Sudanese pipelines. This new structure represents a significant shift from previous agreements. Prior to the RSF's seizure of Heglig, the South Sudanese government paid the Sudanese government $11 per barrel for transit fees. The recent developments compelled South Sudan to reallocate $4 from Khartoum's original share, directing it instead to the RSF, which now controls the vital oil-producing site.

The funds designated for the `الدعم السريع` are disbursed by the South Sudanese government, drawn from its existing allocation to Sudan, which was established under pre-war oil transit fee agreements. This financial adjustment underscores the profound impact of the ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army on national resources and international agreements.

Further contextualizing the situation, former Oil Minister Adel Ali Ibrahim confirmed to Sudan Tribune that all crude oil extracted from Heglig is destined exclusively for export. This highlights the strategic economic importance of the Heglig fields, not only for domestic energy needs but also as a critical source of foreign currency, now subject to new financial dynamics driven by military control.

Source: Original reporting via Sudan Tribune