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.
Uganda
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.
Schlumberger takes wells work for TotalEnergies at Tilenga
Schlumberger has confirmed a wells contract from TotalEnergies for work on the Tilenga field, in Uganda.
Enerquip marks ‘important first’ with $500K Uganda contract
Aberdeen-based oilfield services firm Enerquip has hailed a landmark move into a new market with its first ever contract to supply equipment to Uganda.
South African banks opt out of EACOP financing
Four of South Africa’s five major banks have said they will not support the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), in Uganda and Tanzania.
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.
Winch Energy races against time to deliver solar power
To make real progress in bringing power to those without in sub-Saharan Africa, interested parties will have to provide much more cash.
As EACOP FID looms, French court knocks TotalEnergies back
A French court has found against TotalEnergies in a case on the “duty of vigilance” law, with environmental NGOs claiming this as a victory.
Tullow tips Lake Albert for 2022 launch, exits Suriname blocks
Uganda’s Parliament may not approve the Lake Albert development until the end of the year, pushing the final investment decision (FID) into early 2022.
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.
Uganda cracks down on oil-focused NGO with arrests
Ugandan police have arrested six members of an NGO critical of the country’s oil industry plans.
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.
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.
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.
Armour swings back into Uganda action
Australia-listed Armour Energy is restarting its 2D seismic programme in Uganda, two years after declaring force majeure.
AXA opts out of role in TotalEnergies’ EACOP
AXA will not support TotalEnergies’ East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), the insurer told the StopEACOP alliance.
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.
Transition concerns speed fossil fuel development
If energy demand is shifting away from fossil fuels, the most economically rational move for governments is to maximise development of resources now.
Making the case for communities
Companies working in Africa must do more to bolster local industry and participation, or risk continued challenges around security and legitimacy.
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.