By Chol D. Johnson
The Ministry of Energy and Dams, led by Minister Agok Makur Kur, has hosted a major Middle East energy company to explore options for a sustainable and stable electricity supply for the country.
In a press statement issued on Monday, the ministry’s Press Unit confirmed that a leading Middle Eastern energy firm had expressed interest in providing permanent electricity solutions.
“A major Middle Eastern company has expressed its interest in providing a permanent and stable electricity supply to the country,” the statement read.
The meeting, held on Sunday in Juba, brought together a delegation of Turkish investors and senior officials from the Ministry of Energy and Dams.
During the discussions, the investors signaled their readiness to invest in the energy sector. They proposed short-term solutions, including solar power and large-capacity generators capable of supplying reliable electricity to factories, companies, and cities.
They also expressed long-term interest in dam construction projects.
According to the press statement, Lamar Yape is a leading energy company in the Middle East and Turkey, with substantial capital and technical expertise to meet the country’s electricity needs and support economic growth. T
He company was represented by Gültekin Ertuk, Executive Assistant to Lamar Construction, along with other company officials.
The ministry’s delegation included Minister Agok Makur Kur, Undersecretary Macham Macham Angui, and several senior officials.
Minister Makur welcomed the company’s interest and granted approval for immediate investment following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), which is currently being finalized.
He expressed optimism that the agreement would be signed this week, paving the way for the urgent commencement of electricity projects across the country.