Biova Agbokou, the Executive Vice President for East and Central Africa at TotalEnergies
Biova Agbokou, the Executive Vice President for East and Central Africa at TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited has commissioned its newly revamped Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Filling and Storage Plant in Jinja, reaffirming its commitment to providing reliable and cleaner energy solutions for cooking and industrial use in Uganda.
The upgraded facility is equipped with state-of-the-art, fully automated technology and advanced safety systems to ensure accurate filling of standardized cylinders, zero leakage, and tamper-proof sealing. This guarantees customers a clean, safe, and reliable energy solution in the correct quantities.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda, Mr. Olufemi Babajide, said the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to Uganda’s energy priorities.
“One of our values at TotalEnergies is ‘Pioneering Spirit’. This refurbished plant reaffirms our commitment to delivering quality, reliable, and clean energy to all Ugandans. It also aligns with the country’s journey towards local LPG production and sustainable development,” he said.
The Executive Vice President for East and Central Africa at TotalEnergies, Ms. Biova Agbokou, noted that the increased efficiency and capacity of the plant contributes to the company’s global ambition of providing 100 million people in Africa and India with access to clean cooking energy by 2030.
She emphasized that LPG reduces health risks associated with traditional cooking fuels such as charcoal and firewood, saves time for households, and significantly lowers carbon emissions.“There is no reason why we should not all embrace LPG,” she added.
The Chief Guest, Ambassador Steven Kaboyo, said the revamped plant demonstrates TotalEnergies’ alignment with Uganda’s sustainability and clean energy goals.
The Operations Manager, Jese Egesa, revealed that the facility sits on approximately five acres and achieved full operational completion in December 2025. It has a storage capacity of up to 140 tons of gas and can produce over 40 tons per day, up from the previous 30 tons.
Daily cylinder output ranges between 40 and 50 tons, depending on demand, with room for future expansion.
Ben Kagonyera, Manager of Business Development at the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), described the project as a significant milestone in strengthening Uganda’s energy sector and advancing clean cooking solutions.
He also highlighted future prospects for local LPG production linked to Uganda’s oil production.
“Gas production will begin simultaneously with oil production, creating opportunities to supply locally produced LPG to Ugandans,” he said.
