PAU assesses sector readiness for petroleum development phase

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) recently evaluated the readiness of the sector for the development phase. The development phase involves construction of the required infrastructure to process the crude oil for transportation and refining into finished products. The assessment, which was led by Mr. Ernest N.T. Rubondo, the PAU Executive Director during May 2021, […]

Report postively on Uganda’s Oil Project-Journalists urged

Journalists have been urged to report positively and more accurately on Uganda’s oil and gas project to facilitate public confidence in the project. The clarion call was made by Ms. Gloria Sebikari, the Manager Corporate Affairs and Public Relations at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). “As journalists, you are duty bound to provide credible […]

Government approves Resettlement Action Plan for EACOP

Government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has today, approved the Resettlement Action Plan for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. This approval is specific to Uganda section of the project, and paves way for the implementation of the second phase of the land acquisition and resettlement process which involves completing […]

Oil Agreements open up opportunities for Ugandans

The recent conclusion of key oil and gas agreements has opened up opportunities for the participation of Ugandans. Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Kitutu Kimono Mary Goretti (MP), the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) highlighted specific areas that are now a reality for Ugandans who would like to work, or provide goods […]