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,…
In a high-level engagement that signals a new era of cooperation between traditional leadership and national industry, Buganda Kingdom has today hosted a delegation from the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD).…
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…
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…
A devastating drowning incident at the Busowoko Falls in Jinja city over the weekend has not only claimed the life of a respected public official and expert in the gas and oil sector, but also delivered a profound blow to…
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) 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…
Amidst persistent whispers and misinformation, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has stepped forward to set the record straight on the nation’s eagerly anticipated journey to first oil production. Tony Otoa, UNOC’s Chief of Corporate Affairs, has for the first…
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,…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has taken a significant step towards accelerating the development of the country’s oil and gas sector by engaging with the Acholi Chiefdom. Tony Otoa, the Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) of UNOC, held a stakeholder…
The construction of Uganda’s oil refinery is set to be a game-changer for the country’s economy, with a macro-economic study by Stanbic Bank revealing that it will add over US$3.3 billion (about Shs 12.53 trillion) to the country’s gross domestic…
The government of Uganda has set aside Shs. 166.5 billion in a supplementary budget to support the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This significant allocation aims to accelerate the pipeline’s completion, enabling Uganda to meet its…