Balancing oil development and conservation in Uganda’s Albertine Graben

By Ali Ssekatawa The discovery of commercial oil and gas reserves in Uganda’s pristine Albertine Graben presents both an opportunity and a challenge. This ecologically rich region, home to unique wildlife, natural habitats, and abundant water and fisheries resources, also boasts a number of protected areas in Uganda, including national parks, game reserves, forests, and […]

President Museveni appoints New PAU Board

ENTEBBE, THURSDAY, JULY 18TH, 2024: Ms Lynda Biribonwa, an environment, health, and safety specialist, has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), succeeding Ms Jane N. Mulemwa (PhD), whose second and final four-year term ended in May 2024. Following their successful vetting and approval by the Parliamentary […]

Culture and oil and gas activities co-exist for social and economic transformation

By Grace Kenganzi The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) joins Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the coronation of His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, the Omukama. The Authority recognises the importance of preserving culture as an avenue for social economic transformation. Culture is therefore a key aspect taken into consideration […]

ED – PAU Commends SLB for fostering women’s advancement in science and technology

Mr Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, has commended SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger) for its efforts in advancing women in Science and Technology. This commendation came during a meeting with Mr Wallace Pescarini, the President of SLB Offshore Atlantic Basin, held at Petroleum House in Entebbe. Mr Pescarini, currently […]

End of tenure for second PAU Board of Directors

The four-year term of the second Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Board of Directors has concluded, marking the end of their tenure steering the Authority mandated with overseeing the regulation and monitoring of Uganda’s petroleum sector. Chaired by Dr. Jane N. Mulemwa, the seven-member board committee was appointed on May 20, 2020, and today presented […]