Government makes a strong case for enactment of the EACOP Bill 2021
Government stakeholders spent the best part of last week courting the Environment and Natural Resources Committee (ENRC) of Parliament to support the enactment of the crude oil pipeline law. The government agencies engaged the legislators during a retreat in Kampala between October 26 to 30, 2021, intended to enable the MPs to appreciate the East […]
EACOP Land Acquisition Processes Provide Support to Affected Persons
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has noted recent media reports alleging that the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project Affected Persons (PAPs) are being mishandled by the team undertaking the compensation process. The reports allege that the EACOP PAPs are being made to sign documents that they don’t understand, and don’t know which […]
The Oil and Gas Sector opens up opportunities for Ugandans
The conclusion of the key oil and gas agreements for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) in April 2021 has opened more opportunities for the participation of Ugandans in the sector. This event marked the launch of Uganda’s oil and gas projects, and paved way for the approval and award of the main […]
MPs impressed by progress of Uganda’s oil project, pledge support
Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Environment and Natural Resources (ENRC), and Budget Committees have expressed optimism with the progress of Uganda’s oil project that is evolving into the development phase. This followed a two-day virtual meeting held on 23rd and 24th September, 2021 and completion of a four-day oversight field visit to the Oil […]
Steering committee to boost ADB MSME Business linkages project inaugurated
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has inaugurated a Steering Committee which among other things, will provide strategic guidance to implement the African Development Bank (AfDB) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) business linkages project. The committee, whose term shall run for the duration of the project, has the delegated authority of the donors to […]
Fraud Alert
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) warns the public of unknown persons that are impersonating the Executive Director, PAU with the intent of soliciting for money under false pretense. The unscrupulous individuals impersonating the Executive Director, claim to be in position to influence the recruitment of new staff into the PAU following the recent job […]
Petroleum project land acquisition process prioritises the people
By Ali Ssekatawa With the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions in the country and globally, there is increased activity in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. The land acquisition process has progressed significantly following the conclusion of the key petroleum agreements in April 2021 that propelled the sector into the development phase. This is a good […]
Government of Uganda boosts skilling in oil and gas related disciplines
By Susan Kamugasa The global and technical skills akin to the oil and gas sector worldwide required Uganda to undertake strategic interventions to develop the necessary skill sets to enhance the participation of Ugandans in the sector. A Workforce Skills Development Strategy and Plan (WSDSP) was developed by the Government of Uganda with support from […]
Project affected persons receive 5,000 chicks in oil and gas livelihood restoration programme
A total of 291 affected by the Kingfisher feeder pipeline in Kyangwali sub-county, Kikuube district, have received 5,000 chicks as part of a livelihood restoration programme implemented by CNOOC Uganda Limited on behalf of the government of Uganda. A livelihood restoration programme is an intervention meant to restore and improve the way of life of […]
Understanding the difference between the economics of the upstream and EACOP projects
By Tom Ayebare The economics of the Upstream (Tilenga and Kingfisher) and the EACOP projects are distinct and should not be mixed up. EACOP The commercial structure for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) as per the Shareholder’s agreement is that the project is jointly funded and owned by the Governments of Uganda and […]