The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is delighted to present the third issue of its quarterly Newsletter. The Newsletter is a consistent source of information about Uganda’s oil and gas industry and the Authority’s regulatory role. In this issue, we bring you the following updates:
1.What next after the signing of the key oil agreements:- we provide an update on the progress of the main contracts(Tier one) for the Tilenga, Kingfisher and the East African Crude oil Pipeline projects.
2.The profitability of Uganda’s oil and gas sector.
3.How Government is boosting skills in oil and gas and related disciplines.
4.What next after Government shortlists four oil companies in the second licensing round.
5.The status of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project compensation activities.
6.Uganda’s journey in the extractives industry transparency inititiative and so much more.
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The planned oil and gas activities provide an opportunity for economic growth for the country through participation of Ugandans and Ugandan Enterprises. Uganda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is approximately US$ 29.5billion growing at an estimated 6.1% (FY 2018/19). According to Uganda’s Vision 2040, development of the country’s oil and gas resources is deemed crucial in spurring economic growth and development. Experience has shown that development of the oil and gas industry can create an enclave economy if its development is not integrated within the wider economy.
Harnessing the linkages between oil and gas and other sectors of the economy is therefore key for broad based, inclusive economic development. Defining and creating these linkages is therefore very critical for the growth and sustainability of Uganda’s economy.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is delighted to present the second issue of its quarterly Newsletter. The Newsletter is a consistent source of information about Uganda’s oil and gas industry and the Authority’s regulatory role.
In this issue, we bring you the following updates:
-How Uganda is setting the standard in regulatory excellence.
-The approval of the Front- End Engineering design for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
-The EACOP final commercial and legal steps.
-The launch of a USD500,000 capacity building program by the Government of Uganda to enhance the capacity of enterprises along the EACOP route.
-Uganda’s Greenfield opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
-How the PAU is fostering gender equity and inclusivity in Uganda’s petroleum industry.
-10 years of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum.
-Livelihood restoration programs for the oil and gas projects.
The Upstream and Midstream National Content Regulations 2016 require the Petroleum Authority of Uganda to supervise, coordinate and monitor the development of National Content in the sector. This report documents the National Content activities undertaken during the year 2019 and is based on activities undertaken by the PAU, Licensees, the Private Sector and Development Partners.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda has published a list of indigenous Ugandan companies that supplied goods and services for the oil and gas sector from 2017-2019.
The list does not replace the National Supplier Database but shows the different categories of services offered during the period and will cumulatively be updated annually.
The following are the categories of suppliers:
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Mining and quarrying.
Manufacturing.
Electricity, gas steam and air conditioning.
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities.
Construction.
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Transportation and storage.
Accomodation and food service activities.
Information and communication.
Financial and insurance activities.
Real Estate activities.
Professional, scientific and technical activities.
Adminstration and support services.
Education.
Human health and social work activities.
Arts, entertainment and recreation.
Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector has transitioned from having only exploration, to new exploration, preparation of the discovered oil fields for production (development) and putting in place infrastructure for both commercialisation of the discovered 6 billion barrels oil and gas resources, and facilitating the developments in the sector.
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The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008.
The mandate of the PAU is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda.
This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations and guidelines in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
In this inaugural edition, we explore several issues that coincide with current status of the oil and gas sector in Uganda and the globe. Negotiations between Government and the oil companies, though sometimes protracted, are the norm; find out why they are necessary. The end goal is to ensure the sector creates lasting value.
The Energy Transition continues to raise contention as to the relevance of oil as a commodity. Whereas the much-needed transition is a reality, oil plays a significant role more so in developing countries. In this and subsequent issues we will also tackle some of our regulatory functions. This time round we look at the economics of the industry, specifically the volatile nature of oil prices.
The PAU Newsletter brings you a lot more information including highlights of the oil industry news. Despite the impact of the ongoing worldwide Corona Virus Disease pandemic, the oil and gas Industry remains vibrant.
We welcome your feedback and encourage your contribution via corporateaffairs@pau.go.ug as we journey on to fulfill our mission of ensuring the petroleum sector creates lasting value and contributing to Uganda being a sound investment destination.
Opportunities in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Industry for the Health Sector, July 2019
Opportunities in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Industry for the Construction and Engineering Sector, July 2019
The National Oil and Gas Talent Register, December 2019
Presentation by ICS at National Content Workshop on Opportunities in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector for the Fabrication and Construction Industry, November 2019
Presentation by Samanga at National Content Workshop on Opportunities in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector for the Fabrication and Construction Industry, November 2019
Technical Extract/ Summary of the Environmental And Social Impact Assessment Report for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project
The Public Hearings for the Environmental And Social Impact Assessment Report for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project will be held on 21st, 23rd and 25th October 2019 in Kakumiro, Mubende and Rakai Districts respectively
EACOP Public Hearings
The Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda; Key Projects and Opportunities, May 2019
Workforce Skills Development Strategy And Plan For The Oil & Gas Sub-Sector In Uganda
Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework, 2015
Technical Extract (Summary) of the Environmental & Social Impact Assessment for the Kingfisher Development Project, June 2019
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Kingfisher Oil Project in Hoima District, Uganda
Environmental And Social Impact Assessment For The Cnooc Uganda Ltd Kingfisher Oil Development, Uganda
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Kingfisher Oil Project in Hoima District, Uganda
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the CNOOC Uganda Ltd Kingfisher Oil Project in Hoima District, Uganda – Public Participation Report
Environmental And Social Impact Assessment For The Cnooc Uganda Ltd Kingfisher Oil Development, Uganda