Sudan has said it has repaired and resumed output from the Hegligoilfield, the scene of intense fighting with South Sudan last month.

"We can say the oil has now reached the Khartoumrefinery," Sudanese Petroleum Minister Awad Ahmed al-Jaz said at theoilfield, accompanied by oil engineers and military officers, Reuters hasreported.

"This oilfield was producing 55,000 barrels perday," Sudanese Petroleum Minister Awad Ahmed al-Jaz said at the oilfield,accompanied by oil engineers and military officers.

"Now