Oil & Gas investment is surging again — Uganda’s window of opportunity is now
By Sandra Kyoshabire While the world debates whether to abandon fossil fuels or double down on them, one thing is clear: global investment in oil and gas is not only alive, it is making a strong comeback. At COP26, it would have been unimaginable to predict such a turnaround in just four years. Almost all […]
why Uganda’s oil story is incomplete without President Museveni
“Uganda’s oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for generations.” Veteran Ugandan journalist Mr. Tonny Owana recently shared a 1980 article by Ilakut Ben Bella, first published in The Uganda Times, highlighting early discoveries of Uganda’s […]
Uganda tests oil and gas sector’s emergency response readiness
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has today assessed the country’s capacity and readiness for Emergency Preparedness and Response to disasters such as fire incidents in the oil and gas sector through a large-scale emergency response drill at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Hoima District. The exercise, led by PAU as the coordinating agency for […]
Why Liquified Petroleum Gas is the Shortest Cut to Clean Cooking Solution in Africa
One of the global aspirations is to achieve universal access to affordable and clean energy for all by 2030. This is embedded in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7, but five years from the deadline, the reality is far from ideal. We still have more than 750 million people globally without access to electricity […]
Beyond the Barrel: LPG as Uganda’s Bridge to a Cleaner Tomorrow
Uganda is charting a deliberate path towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Guided by its National Energy Transition Plan, the country aims to achieve universal access to affordable, modern energy by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2065—objectives that align closely with global climate commitments. While this transition prioritises renewable energy sources such as […]
Form Joint Ventures to Win Oil and Gas Contracts, PAU Urges Local Suppliers
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has called on local suppliers to embrace joint ventures as a strategic approach to increase their competitiveness in Uganda’s fast-growing oil and gas sector. Speaking during a supplier development workshop organised by COSL Uganda SMC Limited—a Tier One contractor for both TotalEnergies and CNOOC Uganda, in Hoima, Ms. Vivienne […]
Nwoya District Partners with the Oil and Gas Sector in Promoting Environment Sustainability
Anaka Hospital, the main healthcare facility in Nwoya District, had gone eight years without access to piped water, until last week, when a joint effort involving players from Uganda’s oil and gas sector and local stakeholders restored the water supply within the hospital. The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), in partnership with TotalEnergies EP Uganda […]
PAU Appoints New Director for Midstream
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steven Enach as the Director Midstream. His appointment follows a distinguished career in Uganda’s petroleum sector, marked by technical expertise and strategic leadership in midstream operations. Mr Enach is a Petroleum Scientist and Business Executive with over 15 years of experience […]
East African Petroleum Regulators Sign Agreement to Strengthen Regional Energy Cooperation
ENTEBBE, UGANDA: TUESDAY, 17 JUNE 2025: – The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) today formalised a partnership with the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania, through the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement is set to foster significant collaboration and knowledge exchange within […]
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 […]