Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector is gaining momentum, with the Tilenga Project in the Albertine Rift being a prime example. The latest updates indicate that currently over 110 wells have been drilled, marking significant progress in the project. This milestone…
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is at a critical juncture, with significant investments pouring in and production expected to commence soon. However, as emphasized by Ms. Lynda Biribonwa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), at…
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, energy security, and sustainable development, the role of petroleum resources in the energy mix has become increasingly important. That is the overriding theme at the 11th East African Petroleum Conference…
Partnerships are vital in the development of Uganda’s oil and gas sector. This was highlighted by the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, at the 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2025, held at Nyerere International Convention…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has revealed the detailed commercial structure of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a joint project between Uganda and Tanzania. This breakdown aims to provide transparency and clarity for Ugandans, investors, and stakeholders…
Uganda is poised to undergo a significant economic boost with the impending oil production, courtesy of revenues from the Oil and Gas sector, according to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), which is headed by Mr. Ernest Rubondo. The government’s…
In a significant milestone for conservation efforts in Tanzania, EACOP Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) to protect the country’s wildlife in project-affected areas. This agreement is expected to have a positive…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), under the leadership of Mr. Ernest Rubondo, has moved to calm concerns about the potential dangers of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) to Uganda’s and Tanzania’s ecological systems. According to PAU, while…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the livelihoods of project-affected Ugandans through agriculture. During a quarterly engagement meeting with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and private sector players in Kampala, the PAU shared valuable insights on…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is playing a vital role in championing job creation and boosting economic development in the country. Under the leadership of Executive Director Ernest Rubondo, PAU has made significant strides in building a skilled local…
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is on the cusp of a transformative era, with steady progress toward achieving the country’s national content agenda by 2040. The Petroleum Authority of Uganda, headed by Ernest Rubondo as Executive Director, reports that significant…
Wallace Pescarini, the President of SLB Offshore Atlantic Basin // PHOTO COURTSEY Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, has commended SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger) for its efforts in advancing women in Science and Technology. SLB…
Kampala, Uganda – The Chief Executive of the Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited(SUHL), Francis Karuhanga has officially flagged off two innovative programs aimedat supporting businesses access finance, fostering economic growth within Uganda’sdynamic SME sector. Dubbed the Stanbic Accelerator Program (SAP) and…
The governing board of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda Officials shortly after a recent meeting to discuss issues on how National Participation of Ugandan companies can be enhanced in the oil and gas sector
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.