Civil Society, Government, and Oil & Gas Industry Commit to Enhanced Collaboration on Business and Human Rights
Key stakeholders from civil society, government, and the oil and gas sector have pledged to deepen cooperation and foster mutual understanding in a renewed effort to advance best practice in business and human rights in Uganda’s extractive industry. This commitment was reaffirmed during the 3rd Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Conference on Oil and Gas, organised […]
Uganda’s transformative infrastructure calculation
By Ali Ssekatawa Uganda is slowly but surely positioning herself on the path to transformative infrastructure that will propel among others energy independence, marked by a series of historic milestones achieved in the past six months. First was the closure of external financing syndicated by African and Middle Eastern banks for construction of the 1,443 […]
Oil works cement Hoima’s strategic city status
BY YUSUF MASABA The second National Development Plan II, the government’s policy blueprint, an offshoot of the Vision 2040 to transform Uganda into a Middle Incomes class economy, now in its fourth series initially conceptualised establishment of four regional cities, namely, Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara and Arua. The blueprint also laid out five strategic cities; Hoima […]
The indispensable role of oil and gas in our daily lives
By Faith Edigold Musimenta What’s one thing you can’t go a day without? For me, it’s a slice of watermelon—yummy! Just thinking about it makes me want to grab one right now. But beyond our personal cravings, there’s something even more essential to our daily lives—something we often take for granted: oil and gas. When […]
Why East Africa Must Urgently Plan for Oil & Gas Decommissioning
By Moses Ekunu The global energy transition has fundamentally altered the way nations approach oil and gas investments. While much of the focus has been on financing and production, one critical issue remains largely overlooked – Decommissioning. For East Africa, failure to proactively plan for the decommissioning of oil and gas facilities could pose a […]
Over 100 wells drilled as uganda prepares for first oil production
In a race to First Oil, over 100 oil wells have been drilled to date as part of the Tilenga project, Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has revealed. He made the remarks following a recent field visit to the Tilenga project operated by TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU). […]
Pipeline development: ushering in a new era for Uganda’s oil and gas industry
By Deo Bukenya Pipelines are the silent lifelines of modern infrastructure, transporting essential fluids and even solids over vast distances with remarkable efficiency. From oil and gas to water and slurry, these intricate networks play a vital role in sustaining industries and communities alike. Some pipelines are massive, with diameters exceeding 63 inches, showcasing the […]
EAPCE 2025: A Call for Investment, Innovation, and Collaboration in East Africa’s Petroleum Sector
By Grace Kenganzi The 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE 2025), hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, served as a platform for regional cooperation, investment promotion, and energy security and transition discussions. Under the theme “Unlocking Investment in Future Energy: The Role of Petroleum Resources in the Energy Mix for Sustainable Development in […]
Unilateral measures, a polarising elephant in the room at COP29
By Domisiano Owor In November 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan, became a hub for climate negotiations as Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) gathered for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29). This session marked the 19th for the Kyoto Protocol and the 6th for the legally binding Paris Agreement. The two-week […]
The death of woke climate politics
In his first 24 hours back in the White House, President Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting energy independence and economic growth. This order aimed to increase oil and gas drilling on federal lands by reviewing and potentially rescinding regulations considered obstacles to energy production. This executive order signalled a policy shift favouring fossil […]