Experts in oil and gas sector in a group photo at the National Content Conference Ugandans continue to take the lion's share of employment opportunities in the country's oil and gas sector, with 90% of the workforce comprising locals. This was highlighted by Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister for Energy and
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By Betty Namubiru Imagine stepping into a location where you can meet all the oil and gas executives and decision makers who are driving the oil and gas sector, where the industry’s best experts are sharing insights into what made them succeed and where you have sector leads ready to
Read MoreLeft -Right: Mr Muhamed Rafaat, Country Manager E&E Experts, Mr Ernest Rubondo, ED PAU, Dr Waleed, Chairman E&E Experts and Mr Alex Nyombi, Director Development and Production at the PAU As competition intensifies and the demand for certifications and accreditations in the oil and gas sector grows, it has become
Read MoreCNOOC Uganda Launches Free Online Enterprise Development Program to Enhance SME Capacity for Oil & Gas Supply Chain Participation
The training program is being facilitated by Vectra Energies and is specifically designed to address the needs of SMEs that are looking to participate in Uganda’s rapidly growing oil and gas industry. As part of its corporate strategy to promote local content and strengthen Uganda’s oil and gas sector, CNOOC Uganda
Read MoreThe Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is not happy with the pace at which Ugandans have taken up employment and investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector. This is despite the government putting in place a local content policy to empower local investors and job talent, including ring-fencing some
Read MoreInside TotalEnergeies EP Uganda’s Efforts To Save Biodiversity Amid Ongoing Oil Activities
Total's oil drilling rig at work Oil and gas exploration and production giant, TotalEnergies Uganda is currently executing two huge oil projects, Tilenga and EACOP. The Tilenga project is being constructed in the North Albertine region of Western Uganda. This area is one of Africa’s most important areas for biodiversity.
Read MoreThe global oil and gas market is evolving, driven by climate and other considerations. However, Africa’s hydrocarbon sector remains crucial to several countries, some of whom are only just becoming players. For some, it is a major contributor to gross domestic product as well as government revenues, supporting key sectors
Read MoreBy Yusuf Masaba During a recent discussion on X Spaces, a feature that allows users to host live audio conversations with others on the platform formerly known as Twitter, organised by the young environmental enthusiasts under the Green Foster Action umbrella, a vocal and self-appointed climate activist labelled people who
Read MoreEuropean Union New Regulation on Methane Emissions Limit for Oil and Gas Imports: Implication for African Producers
By Felix Bob Ocitti On 27 May 2024, the European Union (EU) passed a regulation to impose methane emissions limit on oil and gas imports to the block from 2030. The law imposes a "maximum methane intensity values" on fossil fuels placed on the European market with both domestic and
Read MoreUCMP’s ‘30 Days Of Mining Campaign’ To Showcase Uganda’s Mineral Wealth, Untapped Investment opportunities In The Sector
Aggrey Ashaba (3rd left) consults Richard Kaijuka during the launch of 30 days of mining campaign on Monday in Kampala. 3rd from right is UCMP CEO, Humphrey Asiimwe. The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) on Monday announced 30 days of mining campaign with the aim of showcasing Uganda’s
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