Oil & Gas Sector: Gov’t Roots For Construction Of Oil Refinery
The government of Uganda has finalized a grand plan to construct an oil refinery in the country, in a bid to boost the Oil and Gas sector and to make it self-sustainable.
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Plans to carry crude oil from Uganda to Tanzania will go on – Museveni
Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni has vowed that plans to build a cross-border export pipeline to carry crude from Uganda’s Lake Albert basin to Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast will not be derailed by criticism from the EU. Last week the European…
UNOC’s Nabbanja nominated CEO of the Year
Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda National Oil Company has been nominated in the African Energy Awards 2022 as Chief Executive Officer of the year. Taking place during African Energy Week (AEW) – Africa’s premier event for the oil…
RUBiS Energy Uganda launch more than 50 convenience stores across the country
RUBiS Energy Uganda, one of the leading oil and gas companies in the country, has today announced the rebrand and launch of its convenience stores tailored to serve both long-distance travelers and those within the cities. The rebrand of the…
Global campaign against EACOP has sent banks, insurance companies, and brokers into secrecy about the oil and gas projects in Uganda
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline secured lead insurers within the country with the approval of the Insurance Regulatory Authority-IRA. The IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega told journalists in Kampala that the insurance question around the project…
Why Communication is highly important in the Oil and Gas Industry
Corporate communication and Public Affairs is a very important business tool that is vital for the success of any business, company, organization, or association. At a time like this of rapid, economic & technological transformation, the communication profession has never…
TotalEnergies to fund Ugandan Organizations to improve Road Safety, Cultural Heritage, biodiversity conservation
TotalEnergies EP Uganda on Wednesday entered partnerships with four Ugandan organizations, with whom they will work to enhance road safety, cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation in the Albertine region. The company officials led by General Manager Philippe Groueix, signed agreements…
Roman Catholic Church joins in opposing the EACOP project, Minister urges companies to open activity areas to public
The government, oil and gas companies continue to counter opposition to the development of the sector in Uganda, which has recently targeted religious institutions. The crusaders accuse the government of allowing activities that they say will affect the livelihoods of…
ANNE JUUKO: No matter where you are, you can morph and grab opportunities that the oil and gas sector presents.
Stanbic Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anne Juuko, on Wednesday morning dissected the different opportunities in the oil and gas sector. Early this year, key players in the oil and gas sector announced an Investment Decision worth US$ 10 billion.…
SNV, Ministry of Energy launch ABC project of constructing 8,000 bio digesters across Uganda
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the SNV Netherlands Development Organizations (SNV) Uganda have launched the Africa Bio digester Component (ABC) project, with the aim of boosting access to bio digesters for circular agriculture and renewable energy. According…
Eng. Edrisa Kwizera: We do not have an adverse impact as far as the fuel prices are concerned
One of the joint venture partners in Uganda’s oil sector and the developer of Tilenga project, Total Energies, has revealed that the on-going escalating fuel prices have not yet affected their works in Tilenga Development Area. Following the declaration of…
UIA rewards CNOOC for the Lake Albert development project
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) awarded CNOOC Uganda Limited the FID (Final Investment Decision) Appreciation Award for the Lake Albert development project. President Yoweri Museveni, at this landmark ceremony, said that the revenues accrued from the oil will be critical in strengthening the…
Africa requires about $490 billion to unlock productivity for new energy generating capacity
As pressure is mounting for countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the government of Uganda has partnered with an investor to build a carbon-neutral refinery to meet the energy needs of the East African region. Most of the natural gas…
CNOOC and Kyambogo University partner to offer Internship and employment to graduates
Kyambogo University has partnered with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for collaboration in the areas of internship, employment of graduates, Joint research, and technology transfer, among others. Prof. Eli Katunguka – Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor appreciated the opportunity since…
Uganda Launches Plan To Manage Oil Spills
The Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda has urged entities charged with overseeing the oil and gas operations in the country to widely publicise the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) that she officially launched today. The…