FIG  (6)  shows  part  of  the  petroleum infrastructures  in  the  Sudan,  which  include the existing refineries,the crude oil pipeline route (L = 1610 KM., Dai. = 28 Inch, Max. CAP.  =  450000  BBLS/DAY)  and transportation  means.  In  addition  to  these there  are  good  communication  means, airports, airstrips...etc.