The weakness in the fight against Climate Change
By Felix Bob Ocitti Climate change is a global problem facing the human race from every part of the world without exception. This is due to human activity that has increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly Carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration resulting in a warmed-up atmosphere, ocean, and land. According to a 2021 scientific report by […]
Design of the EACOP Integrates Adequate Environmental Protection and Safety Measures
By Dozith Abeinomugisha & Naboth Mugyerwa Pipelines are widely used for bulk transportation of hydrocarbons (oil and gas) because they are safe, environmentally friendly, require the least energy, have the lowest maintenance costs, have less impacts on land-take, have negligible loss of commodity in transit and are highly reliable, compared to trucking. Uganda discovered commercial […]
Opposition against EACOP based on untruths, spin, not facts
BY ALI SSEKATAWA (PART 1) A section of local and international environmental “activists” have mounted a virulent campaign, disguised as opposition, against the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This blitz is seemingly coordinated by the “green movement” albeit based on distortions, spin, and half-truths. By extension, they hope to stop Uganda from developing […]
Hon. Nankabirwa urges house of bishops to support development of the oil sector
Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has urged the house of bishops of the Church of Uganda to support the development of Uganda’s oil and gas sector, given the significant positive impact it is having, and will continue to have on Uganda. She made this call during a meeting with the House of Bishops, chaired by […]
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 […]