Uganda is preparing to become an oil-producing nation, yet it still depends almost entirely on imported fuel to keep its economy moving. Every taxi ride, factory shipment, and cross-border truck movement relies on petroleum products entering through regional supply routes…
As the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) begins the search for a new Executive Director to succeed Mr. Ernest Rubondo, whose tenure is ending in August 2026, the nation reflects on a decade of unprecedented regulatory and economic growth. Rubondo,…
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…
As the 6th Annual National Content Conference concluded on Thursday, Ugandan enterprises were given a compelling directive: broaden their focus beyond domestic projects and actively pursue lucrative opportunities in the growing regional oil and gas ecosystem. The call was a central…
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…
As Uganda prepares for its historic transition from infrastructure development to the production phase of its oil and gas sector, the focus is shifting sharply from drilling to cultivating a lasting legacy of empowered nationals and enterprises. This was 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,…
A critical meeting between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol E.P., during the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, has reaffirmed a robust strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Angola’s energy transformation and strengthening…
Under the theme of sustainable development, the conference gathered key stakeholders, emphasising that the future of Uganda’s mineral sector hinges on value addition, national content, and learning from global best practices. The Oil and Gas Precedent as a Model for…
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 to becoming an oil-producing nation is facing significant hurdles, with a report from the Auditor General (AG) Mr. Edward Okwakol, revealing critical delays and underfunding across major projects. According to the report, while the government had set a…
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…
At the 9th High-Level Economic Growth Forum in Kampala held recently, a stark warning was delivered to Ugandan policymakers: mismanaging anticipated oil revenues and over-relying on non-tradable sectors could derail the nation’s long-term economic stability. During the said Forum, top…
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…