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 […]
MPs impressed by progress of Uganda’s oil project, pledge support
Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Environment and Natural Resources (ENRC), and Budget Committees have expressed optimism with the progress of Uganda’s oil project that is evolving into the development phase. This followed a two-day virtual meeting held on 23rd and 24th September, 2021 and completion of a four-day oversight field visit to the Oil […]
Steering committee to boost ADB MSME Business linkages project inaugurated
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has inaugurated a Steering Committee which among other things, will provide strategic guidance to implement the African Development Bank (AfDB) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) business linkages project. The committee, whose term shall run for the duration of the project, has the delegated authority of the donors to […]
Fraud Alert
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) warns the public of unknown persons that are impersonating the Executive Director, PAU with the intent of soliciting for money under false pretense. The unscrupulous individuals impersonating the Executive Director, claim to be in position to influence the recruitment of new staff into the PAU following the recent job […]
Petroleum project land acquisition process prioritises the people
By Ali Ssekatawa With the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions in the country and globally, there is increased activity in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. The land acquisition process has progressed significantly following the conclusion of the key petroleum agreements in April 2021 that propelled the sector into the development phase. This is a good […]