The 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
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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.
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The 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
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By 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
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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
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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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The program involved 110 drivers being trained, Licensed and certified to professionally drive Heavy Goods trucks and trailers (class CH License) or rigid trucks (class CM license) in accordance with the East African community curriculum. CNOOC Uganda Limited, an Energy company has today completed the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers
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By Ali Ssekatawa The discovery of commercial oil and gas reserves in Uganda's pristine Albertine Graben presents both an opportunity and a challenge. This ecologically rich region, home to unique wildlife, natural habitats, and abundant water and fisheries resources, also boasts a number of protected areas in Uganda, including national
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Ugandans seeking employment in the oil refinery in the Albertine Graben need to be patient as the negotiations go on. State Minister for Energy, Okasaai Opolot says Ugandans will get jobs during and after the construction of the refinery. The government of Uganda plans to develop 60,000 barrels of oil
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Oil drilling taking place in Kingfisher Oil project Area operated by CNOOC in Kikuube district/Business Focus photo The Petroleum Fund received revenue (tax and non-tax) totaling to Shs125.9 billion compared to Shs81.9 billion as reported in June 2022, says the newly released report from the Accountant General’s Office. According to
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