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 Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 10 years of strategic leadership in unlocking the value of Uganda’s petroleum resources. This decade of dedication, professionalism, and resilience has been instrumental in shaping the future…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has achieved a major milestone in its operational journey by officially joining the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP). This strategic membership, announced by the UNOC, is a powerful signal of Uganda’s commitment to adopting the highest global standards in the development of its budding oil and […]
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In a landmark gathering signalling a concerted effort to foster sustainable economic growth alongside emerging oil development, Buliisa District this week hosted its inaugural Agri-Business Forum Program, courtesy of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). Held at the Buliisa District…
Uganda’s flourishing oil and gas sector, with its projection of first oil production by June 2026, is not just about extracting resources; it’s about driving the nation’s broader socio-economic transformation agenda. At the forefront of ensuring that this vision becomes…
In a critical display of regional cooperation and strategic foresight, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC) on Tuesday convened a vital meeting with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Kampala. This gathering, held at the…
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…
Proscovia Nabbanja, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), today participated in a panel discussion at the Energy Asia summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, running from June 16th to 18th, 2025. The summit’s theme, “Strategies…