Reports of workforce reductions within the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project have understandably sparked concern among many Ugandans who viewed the country’s emerging petroleum industry as a long-term source of employment and economic opportunity. Yet the layoffs themselves…
Uganda’s oil sector has entered its most consequential phase. After more than two decades of exploration, negotiation, and infrastructure development in the Albertine Graben, the country is no longer waiting for oil to be discovered or approved. It is waiting…
The dream of ‘First Oil’ for the East African region has moved from the horizon to the immediate foreground. In a high-level bilateral meeting held Monday morning at the Ministry of Energy in Dar es Salaam, officials confirmed that the…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), under the guidance of the Executive Director, Mr. Ernest Rubondo, has today hosted a strategic engagement with the Board of Directors and Executive Management team of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), at their…
Uganda has issued a compelling call to global investors, confidently positioning itself as Africa’s next preferred destination for oil and gas investment. This confidence is anchored in a definitive timeline for the construction of a major national asset: the Uganda…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to strengthen collaboration on environmental conservation and community development. This partnership, which focuses on tree growing and…
Uganda’s journey toward becoming a significant oil producer is gaining momentum, with key projects progressing steadily toward the critical 2026 deadline for first oil production. The recent field visit by Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) launched a landmark initiative this week, the Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE) Project, designed to build the skills, capacity, and confidence of young people across Tanzania. This flagship program, a core part of EACOP’s…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) company today hosted a crucial Supplier Development Forum at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, opening the door for Ugandan businesses to participate in upcoming opportunities for Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecommunication Security (EITS). The…
In a powerful collaboration aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable development, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has partnered with Rotary District 9213 and Rotary District 9214 to launch a transformative new program dubbed the ‘EACOP Green Schools Initiative‘.…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is not just building a pipeline; it’s building futures. As part of its commitment to restoring and improving the livelihoods of Project-Affected Households (PAHs), EACOP Ltd has successfully stepped up its comprehensive…
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 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…
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…