Why East Africa Must Urgently Plan for Oil & Gas Decommissioning
By Moses Ekunu The global energy transition has fundamentally altered the way nations approach oil and gas investments. While much of the focus has been on financing and production, one critical issue remains largely overlooked – Decommissioning. For East Africa, failure to proactively plan for the decommissioning of oil and gas facilities could pose a […]
Over 100 wells drilled as Uganda prepares for first oil production
In a race to First Oil, over 100 oil wells have been drilled to date as part of the Tilenga project, Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has revealed. He made the remarks following a recent field visit to the Tilenga project operated by TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU). […]
EAPCE 2025: A Call for Investment, Innovation, and Collaboration in East Africa’s Petroleum Sector
By Grace Kenganzi The 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE 2025), hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, served as a platform for regional cooperation, investment promotion, and energy security and transition discussions. Under the theme “Unlocking Investment in Future Energy: The Role of Petroleum Resources in the Energy Mix for Sustainable Development in […]
Unilateral measures, a polarising elephant in the room at COP29
By Domisiano Owor In November 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan, became a hub for climate negotiations as Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) gathered for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29). This session marked the 19th for the Kyoto Protocol and the 6th for the legally binding Paris Agreement. The two-week […]
The death of woke climate politics
In his first 24 hours back in the White House, President Donald Trump signed an executive order promoting energy independence and economic growth. This order aimed to increase oil and gas drilling on federal lands by reviewing and potentially rescinding regulations considered obstacles to energy production. This executive order signalled a policy shift favouring fossil […]
2024 oil & gas sector dashboard; what a year!
By Ali Ssekatawa As the final days of 2024 unfold, the stage is set for a fresh chapter in the journey of time. The year bows out, leaving behind a trail of memories and achievements, and for us in Uganda’s petroleum sector, it’s a moment to reflect, celebrate, and anticipate. While we eagerly look ahead […]
National Supplier Database Upgraded to the Joint Qualification System
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) embarked on the upgrade of the National Supplier Database (NSD) into the Joint Qualification System (JQS). Entities registered on the NSD (Suppliers) are notified that the Petroleum Authority of Uganda has fully migrated the NSD data to the new JQS. The following new improvements will be seen by the […]
5th Annual National Content Conference to Showcase Uganda’s Oil and Gas Achievements Since FID
ENTEBBE, Wednesday, 20th November 2024 – The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), in partnership with the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP), will host the 5th Annual National Content Conference from 28th to 29th November 2024 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Under the theme “Advancing National Content in the Oil and Gas Sector, Three Years […]
Fighting EACOP is a lost cause
By Ali Ssekatawa At the conclusion of Climate Summit Conference of Parties (COP) 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December 2023, member states committed to rapidly decarbonising their energy systems to keep global warming within the 1.5°C threshold. This requires accelerating the clean energy transition on both the demand and supply sides, ensuring that […]