Activist arrests mar spud of Uganda’s first production well
“I told [the European Parliament] to go to hell!” Museveni said. “But I didn’t hear the French government making any trouble.”
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Museveni on site for first Kingfisher spud
Kingfisher will have around 20 production wells and 11 water injection wells, from four pads.
Masdar to develop 5 GW in three African states
The plan involves developing 2 GW of renewable energy in Angola, 1 GW in Uganda and 2 GW in Zambia. The agreement with Zambia set out plans to work on wind, solar and hydropower.
EACOP plans line up for construction start
“There have not been any compulsory purchases of land so far,” EACOP managing director Martin Tiffen said, speaking earlier this week.
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.
EACOP out of line with IFC standards, Kenyan insurer withdrawal suggests
East Africa-focused financial services provider Britam Holdings has opted out of insuring a controversial pipeline project – in a move that has been hailed by opponents.
COP27 activists pursue Pouyanne over Russia “blood money”
Activists at COP27 have accosted Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, to demand answers about “bloody money” from the company’s Russian operations.
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.
Ayuk argues for African answers at Africa’s COP
African states must defend the use of fossil fuels at the soon starting COP27, in Egypt, African Energy Chamber’s NJ Ayuk has said.
Road to Adipec: Pragmatic and progressive
Developing oil and gas projects can be done in an environmentally sound fashion and can play a critical role in changing a country’s finances, according to Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) CEO Proscovia Nabbanja.
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.
Campaigners target “Achilles heel” of hydrocarbon financing
Insurers should move faster away from hydrocarbon coverage, Insure Our Future has said. The group has suggested insurers may also seek damages from large emitters.
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.
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.
Standard Bank sees Tanzania-Uganda pipeline as ‘positive’
A proposed natural gas pipeline running from Tanzania to Uganda may have a positive environmental impact in a region where the majority of households still cook using charcoal or wood, according to Patrick Mweheire, Standard Bank Group’s regional chief executive officer for East Africa.
Uganda accuses EU of “economic racism” on oil opposition
Ugandan parliamentarians have snapped back at a resolution condemning the country’s oil plans from the European Parliament.
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.
IsDB stumps up financing support for contested Ugandan pipe
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has stepped up to provide $100 million of financing for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Emissions versus development debate threatens EACOP
Oil companies and environmentalist activists see the same world in wholly differing ways. Rarely is this divide as stark as in discussions around the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
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.
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.
McKinsey warns of African shortfall amid energy transition risks
The energy transition is throwing up particular challenges for Africa, not least in terms of access to the skills and capital needed to meet future demand.
World’s largest reinsurer will not provide EACOP cover
Munich Re will not insure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), throwing up another challenge for the TotalEnergies-driven project in Uganda and Tanzania.
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.
Uganda attack kills geologists, army head threatens “hell”
An attack in northeast Uganda killed geologists and soldiers protecting them, with the finger of blame pointed at local cattle rustlers.