Report postively on Uganda’s Oil Project-Journalists urged
Journalists have been urged to report positively and more accurately on Uganda’s oil and gas project to facilitate public confidence in the project. The clarion call was made by Ms. Gloria Sebikari, the Manager Corporate Affairs and Public Relations at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). “As journalists, you are duty bound to provide credible […]
Government approves Resettlement Action Plan for EACOP
Government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has today, approved the Resettlement Action Plan for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. This approval is specific to Uganda section of the project, and paves way for the implementation of the second phase of the land acquisition and resettlement process which involves completing […]
Response to Hussein Lumumba Amin on Government of Uganda’s take from the Oil and Gas Sector
By Ali Ssekatawa The assertion that Uganda got a bad deal from the oil and gas projects and will only earn $5 per barrel is not only factually wrong but does not make logical sense. Mr. Hussein Lumumba Amin ignorantly mixes up the economics of the upstream with the midstream. To understand Government’s expected take/revenue […]
The journey to the Final Investment Decision—UNRA’s account on Critical Oil Roads
As one of the major players in securing the corridors to facilitate logistic movement and construction of central processing facilities among others, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has made tremendous advances in ensuring that the major oil roads corridors are motorable. A look at the 3 packages we have been implementing since 2018 is […]
Oil Agreements open up opportunities for Ugandans
The recent conclusion of key oil and gas agreements has opened up opportunities for the participation of Ugandans. Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Kitutu Kimono Mary Goretti (MP), the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) highlighted specific areas that are now a reality for Ugandans who would like to work, or provide goods […]
Joint communique between Uganda and Tanzania on the implementation of the EACOP
NOTING that on 31st March, 2021, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda invited Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania to attend and witness the signing ceremony of the Host Government Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uganda and the EACOP Company on […]
Statement on the launch of the Petroleum Projects
The launch of the Tilenga Development Project and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, which was planned to take place on 22nd March, 2021, has been deferred to April 2021 due to the very sad and untimely demise of Dr. John Pombe Magufuli, the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania. President […]
The PAU is Fostering Gender Equity and Inclusivity in Uganda’s Petroleum Industry
The PAU is Fostering Gender Equity and Inclusivity in Uganda’s Petroleum Industry By Lindah Nalubanga,Senior National Content Officer -Manpower Research has proved that greater representation of women’s voices is vital for advancing sustainable development for any given community. It is further demonstrated that gender equity and inclusivity in the labour force can drive productivity and […]
Tilenga Project Affected Persons receive resettlement houses
Total E&P Uganda (TEPU) handed over twenty-nine (29) resettlement houses to primary residents under the first Resettlement Action Plan (RAP1) for land acquisition for the Tilenga project. RAP 1 covers land required for Industrial area that will host the Central Processing Facility (CPF) for Tilenga project in Uduku 2 and Kasinyi villages in Ngwedo sub-county, […]
Government of Uganda launches $500,000 capacity building project for Micro- Small and Medium sized enterprises along the EACOP route
The Government of Uganda through the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has launched a $500,000 project to enhance the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) targeting businesses along the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) route. The project is funded by a grant from […]