Uganda hands out exploration licences
Uganda’s cabinet has approved licences for Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) and Australia’s DGR Global, with an initial period of two years.
Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC)
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.
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.
Uganda warns off “insufferable” Europe, plans licence round
Uganda’s government struck a defiant tone at an oil conference in Kampala, warning Europe to focus on its own problems and setting out plans for a new licensing round.
EACOP submits construction application to Uganda
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) company has applied to the Ugandan government for a licence to begin construction.
CNOOC, UNOC bid for west Uganda block
CNOOC Uganda has signed a joint application agreement with Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) on the Pelican-Crane block.
EACOP lines up pipe suppliers
Uganda’s oil plans are starting to come together, with contracts nearing on the current project and with more to come.
Putting local content at the heart of Uganda’s oil plans
On the cusp of activity starting, Uganda is making ready for a storm of activity to develop its Lake Albert resources.
UIOGS: driving the final steps in commercialisation and production
Government and industry leaders to gather this month for the return of the Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit.
Work under way at Lake Albert sites
Work is getting under way in Uganda in preparation for the Lake Albert oil project, with the aim of reaching first oil by 2025.
Uganda refinery FEED to complete in August
Front-end engineering and design (FEED) work on the Uganda refinery should be completed in August, with a final investment decision (FID) possible in June 2022.
Banks targeted in StopEACOP campaign
As a final investment decision (FID) looms on Uganda’s oil plans, opposition is targeting financial sources for the export pipeline.
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.