In a transformative leap for the nation’s energy sector, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), under the leadership of Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja as CEO, has officially executed financing agreements with Vitol Bahrain E.C. following a landmark Parliamentary approval. The agreement,…
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’s oil and gas sector has entered its most critical phase: the historic transition from infrastructure development to commercial production. This shift was the central theme of the 6th Annual National Content Conference, held at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, under the…
The Authority’s success over the past decade demonstrates a robust regulatory environment that is translating resource wealth into tangible benefits for Ugandans. Mr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the PAU, while appearing on NBS TV’s The Spotlight programme last night,…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and China Oil Services Limited (COSL Uganda-SMC) have reaffirmed their strategic alliance, signing the First Addendum to their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This pivotal move extends the technical cooperation between the two entities…
As Uganda edges closer to large-scale commercial oil production, the conversation is shifting from resource extraction to responsible development. At the heart of this transition is the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), which is aggressively positioning itself as a…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has taken a decisive stride toward securing its energy future and cultivating homegrown technical leadership by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the global energy technology leader, Baker Hughes. This strategic partnership…
The AOW: Investing in African Energy 2025 conference in Accra, Ghana, kicked off on Wednesday this week, marking the start of a new era of partnership and collaboration in the energy sector across Africa. The event, hosted in collaboration with…
Even before the first barrel of commercial oil is extracted, Uganda’s promising oil and gas sector is already a transformative force, reshaping the nation’s economic and social landscape. This was the pivotal message delivered by Gloria Sebikari, the Manager of…
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) 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…
Uganda’s emerging oil and gas sector is reaching a pivotal new phase, marked by a landmark agreement between the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Vivo Energy Uganda Limited. This strategic partnership, formally signed at UNOC’s head office in Kampala…
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,…