In June 18, 1997, Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company Limited (GNPOC) was incorporated to operate as a petroleum company in Sudan. GNPOC is a joint operating company owned by CNPC of China (40%), PETRONAS of Malaysia (30%), ONGC of India (25%) and SUDAPET of Sudan (5%). Currently GNPOC produces more than 300,000 barrels of oil per day.