Kingfisher rig in place, Tilenga’s rig on the move
CNOOC Uganda has erected the Kingfisher rig on location, in Uganda’s western Lake Albert, as drilling plans move ahead.
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UNOC defends carbon reduction plans at Lake Albert
Uganda’s oil production plans were redesigned to reduce emissions and the environmental impact, an official from the state-owned oil company has explained.
European Parliament finding on Uganda fails democracy, Total says
The European Parliament’s criticism of oil projects in Uganda failed to “respect the fundamental principles” of democracy, TotalEnergies has said.
European Parliament slates EACOP, Lake Albert plans
The European Parliament has criticised a proposed East African pipeline, calling for TotalEnergies to consider an alternative route.
ZPEB rig testing complete for Tilenga work
China’s ZPEB has completed testing on a rig that is due to set sail for Uganda, to work on TotalEnergies’ Tilenga project.
Schlumberger takes wells work for TotalEnergies at Tilenga
Schlumberger has confirmed a wells contract from TotalEnergies for work on the Tilenga field, in Uganda.
FID at last for $10bn Lake Albert project
TotalEnergies and CNOOC Ltd have taken the final investment decision (FID) on Uganda’s Lake Albert development, finally triggering the start of work on the 240,000 barrel per day project.
TotalEnergies signs Rwanda MoU ahead of Uganda FID
TotalEnergies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Rwanda ahead of a final investment decision (FID) in Uganda tomorrow.
TotalEnergies launches online training competition for Tilenga
TotalEnergies has launched a massive open online course – otherwise known as a MOOC – for Ugandans interested in working on its Tilenga project.
CNOOC takes FID on Uganda’s Kingfisher
CNOOC Uganda has confirmed a final investment decision (FID) for the Kingfisher field, marking another step forward for the Lake Albert development.
Activists prank TotalEnergies with animal exodus plan
TotalEnergies has a plan to evacuate endangered animals from Uganda and Tanzania to France – or so a group of unidentified pranksters would have the world believe.
TotalEnergies dishes out Tilenga work
Total E&P Uganda has signed conditional letters of award for surface facilities and drilling packages under its Tilenga project, in western Uganda.
McDermott, Sinopec take $2bn Tilenga job
TotalEnergies has chosen McDermott and Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corp. to carry out work Uganda’s Tilenga project.
Uganda arrests NGO worker after Total’s Tilenga investigation
Ugandan police have arrested an NGO member and an Italian journalist, in a move seemingly linked to an investigation of Total’s Tilenga project.
Uganda prices up Lake Albert plans
The Lake Albert development, including export pipeline, will cost $15 billion with contracts expected to be dished out following final investment decision (FID) on April 11.
Total gives greenlight in Uganda
Multi-billion dollar Uganda oil project FID tipped for Sunday
Total should announce final investment decision (FID) for its Lake Albert project on April 11.
Total notes African delays, drilling plans
Total expects to start up its Ikike field, offshore Nigeria, by the end of 2021 and will drill a number of exploration wells across its African portfolio.
Total launches transparency push in Uganda
Total has published reviews and plans relating to its Tilenga and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) projects in Uganda and Tanzania.
Uganda goes to the polls amid ruling party crackdown
Uganda goes to the polls today in an election that is likely to see President Yoweri Museveni returned for a sixth term.
UK hits brakes on foreign hydrocarbon lending
The UK government intends to halt funding for hydrocarbon projects overseas on the five-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement.
Total trims spending on price volatility
Total has no clear view on prices in 2021 and is taking a cautious stance on spending plans, the company’s CFO Jean-Pierre Sbraire said after the company published its third quarter results.
Total faces duty of vigilance case over Uganda work
Total will face accusations of human rights violations over its activities in Uganda on October 28, in the Versailles Court of Appeal.
Total under fire over Uganda land issues
Friends of the Earth France and Survie have accused Total of human rights violations in Uganda and Tanzania.
$20 per barrel for project approvals, Pouyanné states
Total remains committed to developing hydrocarbon resources, but the cost must be sufficiently low to survive in a world of lower prices, the company’s chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné has said.