As Uganda inches closer to joining the ranks of oil-producing nations, one project remains at the heart of its ambitions: the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Stretching 1,443 kilometers from the oil fields of mid-western Uganda to the Tanzanian…
As Uganda’s oil and gas sector continues to evolve, strategic partnerships have emerged as a vital component for driving growth, productivity, and profitability. According to Ali Sekatawa, Director Legal, at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), partnerships at all levels…
The discovery of oil and gas reserves in Uganda has sparked a wave of excitement and investment in the country’s energy sector. As the sector continues to grow, it is rapidly developing high-level engineering capacity in Uganda, with far-reaching implications…
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…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has emphasized the crucial role journalists play in promoting Uganda’s oil and gas sector, urging them to report on the industry with a sense of national duty. Why Journalists Matter Journalists are key stakeholders…
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…
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 Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is actively courting investors to partner in the exploration and development of the Kasuruban oil and gas block. Philips Obita, UNOC’s General Manager-Upstream, made the call at the Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition…
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.
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) awarded CNOOC Uganda Limited the FID (Final Investment Decision) Appreciation Award for the Lake Albert development project. President Yoweri Museveni, at this landmark ceremony, said that the revenues accrued from the oil will be critical in strengthening the…
CNOOC Uganda has confirmed a final investment decision (FID) for the Kingfisher field, marking another step forward for the Lake Albert development. Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, said on November 3rd the chairman of CNOOC had reported the FID to her…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has temporarily closed its offices in Kampala after one of its staff tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).