Amidst persistent whispers and misinformation, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has stepped forward to set the record straight on the nation’s eagerly anticipated journey to first oil production. Tony Otoa, UNOC’s Chief of Corporate Affairs, has for the first…
After years of strategic planning and significant investment, Uganda’s long-awaited journey to become an oil-exporting nation is about to be realised. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a pivotal USD5 billion infrastructure project, has officially entered its “12-month sprint,”…
Uganda’s energy and extractives sector is witnessing a transformative shift, driven by a cadre of exceptional women leaders strategically positioned across key government organisations. These powerful figures are not only steering national energy security and development but also championing inclusivity,…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is spearheading a critical initiative to bridge and amplify the synergies between Uganda’s promising oil and gas sector and its vibrant tourism industry. This strategic alignment, led by Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of PAU,…
Uganda’s long-anticipated ‘first oil’ production target of 2026 appears increasingly precarious, overshadowed by a complex web of environmental concerns, infrastructural deficits, policy ambiguities, and persistent governance challenges. According to Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda…
Uganda’s journey to becoming an oil-producing nation is rapidly accelerating, marked by significant progress on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). In a powerful display of regional collaboration and commitment to oversight, the Boards of the Petroleum Authority of…
Uganda’s flourishing oil and gas sector, with its projection of first oil production by June 2026, is not just about extracting resources; it’s about driving the nation’s broader socio-economic transformation agenda. At the forefront of ensuring that this vision becomes…
In a critical display of regional cooperation and strategic foresight, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC) on Tuesday convened a vital meeting with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Kampala. This gathering, held at the…
In a move set to invigorate Uganda’s rapidly advancing oil and gas sector, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has proudly announced the appointment of Mr. Steven Enach as its new Director Midstream. This strategic elevation of a seasoned professional…
Uganda’s burgeoning oil and gas sector is rapidly moving from promise to tangible progress, as evidenced by a landmark five-day benchmarking and learning exchange visit currently underway. The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), led by Board Chairperson Ms. Lynda Biribonwa,…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has taken a significant step towards accelerating the development of the country’s oil and gas sector by engaging with the Acholi Chiefdom. Tony Otoa, the Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) of UNOC, held a stakeholder…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) today formalised a partnership with the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania, through the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement is set…
Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, a few days ago unveiled the UGX 72.3 trillion National Budget for FY 2025 According to Anita Badagawa Mpora, a Ugandan energy expert with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda…
Proscovia Nabbanja, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), today participated in a panel discussion at the Energy Asia summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, running from June 16th to 18th, 2025. The summit’s theme, “Strategies…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Limited on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, unveiled the EACOP Community Road Safety Project at Hotel Africana, Kampala, which is a significant initiative that will fast-track Uganda’s oil and gas sector. In partnership with…