The Journey to FID – History of Petroleum Exploration in Uganda
The Early Efforts (Pre-1980) In 1925, Petroleum Potential of Uganda was documented by a Government Geologist E.J. Wayland, in the publication “Petroleum in Uganda”. The report documented existence of oil seepages along the shores of Lake Albert on both Uganda and DRC sides. In 1936 -1956, the first shallow stratigraphic wells were drilled by the […]
The PAU upgrades the National Supplier Database for Uganda’s oil and gas sector
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda has upgraded the National Supplier Database (NSD) to improve its efficiency. The switch to the upgraded system, which was effected on 21stJanuary 2022, accords users several improvements. “Some of the improvements include the provision to track one’s registration status from the submission stage to the point of qualification,” notes Mr. […]
A Glimpse into the Development of Uganda’s Oil and Gas Resources
By Alex Nyombi Following consistent and resilient efforts, Uganda made its first commercial oil discovery in 2006. Since then, Government has worked with licensed oil companies to study and further define the petroleum (oil and gas) fields within the Albertine Graben (Uganda’s rift valley basin along the western boarder of the country). The Albertine Graben […]
Contracts Worth US$ 6Billion to be Awarded for Uganda’s Oil Projects
Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director (ED) of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has revealed that the oil companies have submitted contracts worth US$ 6 billion for over 40 work packages for the Tilenga, Kingfisher and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Projects to the PAU for approval. This revelation was made during the […]
Opinion: EACOP bill to spur development phase
By Ali Ssekatawa Uganda has steadily progressed with its long-held plan of commercialising its crude oil reserves since the first discovery of commercially viable quantities was confirmed in 2006. To achieve this dream and plan, Uganda has had to endure the delay of having to establish all the necessary legal and regulatory framework and necessary […]
EACOP Bill to pave way for FID
The Passing of East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) (Special Provisions) Bill 2021, the enabling legislation to operationalise the agreements is a requirement for the International Oil Companies (IOCs) to announce the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Uganda’s oil projects. The revelation was made by Mr. Ali Ssekatawa, the Director Legal and Corporate Affairs at […]
Local Communities to reap from supplying of IOCs
Local communities within the oil and gas operational areas will soon reap from supplying the Oil and Gas sector following a plan by TotalEnergies E&P Uganda to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge required. Mr. Moses Abigaba, the stakeholder officer with TotalEnergies E&P Uganda revealed that the company will commence community supplier development […]
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 […]