Case Details

PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd v. Republic of South Sudan (ICSID Case No. ARB/24/36)

Subject of Dispute:

Divestment regulation
Economic Sector:

Oil, Gas & Mining
Instrument(s) Invoked:

Investment Law - South Sudan (2009)
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd (Malaysian)
Respondent(s):

Republic of South Sudan (South Sudanese)
Date Registered:

August 23, 2024
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

February 5, 2025

Composition of Tribunal

President:

Judith LEVINE (Australian, Irish) - Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council
Arbitrators:

David W. RIVKIN (U.S.) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Adedoyin O. RHODES-VIVOUR (Nigerian) - Appointed by the Chairman of the Administrative Council

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Three Crowns, London, U.K.
Respondent(s):

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Juba, South Sudan
Ministry of Petroleum, Juba, South Sudan
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Juba, South Sudan
Language(s) of Proceeding:

English
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

October 12, 2025 - The Tribunal extends the suspension of the proceeding at the request of PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd until January 12, 2026 pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 54(6).

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
August 23, 2024	The Acting Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
November 25, 2024	Following appointment by the Claimant, David W. Rivkin (U.S.) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
January 13, 2025	Following appointment by the Chairman of the Administrative Council in accordance with Article 38 of the ICSID Convention, Adedoyin Oyinkan Rhodes-Vivour (Nigerian) accepts her appointment as arbitrator.
February 5, 2025	Following appointment by the Chair of the Administrative Council in accordance with Article 38 of the ICSID Convention, Judith Levine (Australian/Irish) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.
February 5, 2025	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(b) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Judith Levine (Australian/Irish), President, appointed by the Chair of the Administrative Council in accordance with Article 38 of the ICSID Convention; David W. Rivkin (U.S.), appointed by the Claimant; and Adedoyin Oyinkan Rhodes-Vivour (Nigerian), appointed by the Chair of the Administrative Council in accordance with Article 38 of the ICSID Convention.
March 18, 2025	The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.
April 4, 2025	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.
April 4, 2025	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality.
July 28, 2025	The Tribunal suspends the proceeding at the request of PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd until October 14, 2025 pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 54(2).
October 12, 2025	The Tribunal extends the suspension of the proceeding at the request of PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd until January 12, 2026 pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 54(6).