The oil and gas industry is part of the solution to Uganda’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
By Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe Background In this second article of my series on environment and social aspects related to oil and gas developments in Uganda, I specifically address the concerns relating to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from Uganda’s oil and gas projects. Using facts and published statistics, I point out the glaring gaps and […]
Fostering regional co-operation for sustainable oil production
By Dr. Jane Nambakire Mulemwa Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022, and the recent accession of the Democratic republic of Congo (DRC) into the East African Community (EAC), the case for regional and international cooperation in the sustainable exploitation of natural resources has never been stronger. This is primarily […]
Environment Protection in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector
By Joseph Kobusheshe, Director Environment, Health, Safety and Security Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision for Uganda’s flagship oil and gas projects, which are expected to deliver first oil in 2025, sections of the media have been awash with environmental and social concerns relating to the planned developments. Some have suggested that […]
Clarification on reports about air pollution from the Tilenga project activities
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has noted several media reports regarding air pollution from the Tilenga oil project activities in Buliisa District. The reports indicate that “community members from five villages neighbouring the oil Central Processing Facility in Buliisa District have petitioned the Ministry of Health complaining about the air pollution generated by the […]
Go slow on energy transition for Africa, energy minister Okasai appeals to the West
The need for Energy transition must be contextualized to sync with the actual reality and the needs of the African continent with a view to providing and enabling the sustainable exploitation of the oil and gas resources. This is the rallying call Hon. Okaasai Opolot Sidronius, the Minister of State for Energy stressed during a […]
The PAU pledges to ensure sustainable use of water resources in oil activities
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) joins the rest of the country to mark the Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) 2022. Under the theme “Water and environment for peace and socio-economic transformation of Uganda”, the event provides an interface between sectoral stakeholders for knowledge exchanges, dialogue and learning for improvement of Uganda’s water and […]
Publicise oil spill management plan widely, Prime Minister Nabanjja urges
The Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabanjja, the Prime Minister of Uganda has urged entities charged with overseeing the oil and gas operations in the country to widely publicise the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) that she officially launched on 18th March 2022. The NOSCP is a framework to guide national oil spill preparedness and response […]
Human rights will be guarded in the oil and gas sector
By Ali Ssekatawa With production of Uganda’s first oil clearly in sight, calls to ensure that human rights of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and Ugandans at large have heightened. Human Rights activists are calling on Government and the International Oil Companies (IOCs) to walk the talk and ensure Uganda does not suffer the legendary oil […]
PAU, Stanbic Business Incubator, Sign Contract to Train 200 SMES Along Oil Pipeline Route
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has signed a contract with Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) and other partners to build the capacity of over 200 Ugandan enterprises along the crude export oil pipeline route to compete for contracts to supply Uganda’s oil and gas sector, and other related opportunities. The consortium of partners, which […]
The Final Investment Decision is here – what next for Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector?
The confirmation of commercial oil and gas resources in Uganda in 2006 has since been a source of both pride and high expectation for many Ugandans. Even more so with the launch of the projects in April 2021 and the announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Tilenga, Kingfisher and EACOP projects. This […]