Energy

Uganda's oil and gas sector has made notable advancements in enhancing national content, showcasing how various companies are committed to fostering local participation, building capacity, and facilitating technology transfer. The 5th Annual National Content Conference, which took place on November...

Kampala, Uganda - The Minister of Energy, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, officially opened the 5th Annual National Content Conference today. The event takes place from November 28 to 29, 2024, at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Under the theme "Advancing National Content...

Uganda's oil industry is making significant progress with the recent arrival of the first batch of insulated line pipes for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The pipeline, which spans 1,443 km and connects Uganda's Albertine oil...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today commissioned the Karuma Hydropower Plant in Kiryandongo District. The 600 MW hydropower project was constructed by Sinohydro Corporation Limited, a Chinese company. During the commissioning, President Museveni thanked the government of China for funding the...

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in collaboration with the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project today. The event took place at the Buloba Substation, marking the...

Uganda’s ambition to emerge as a key player in the global oil and gas industry is fast becoming a reality, with significant progress reported across its flagship projects. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa...

MAP: DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATION OF PROJECT AREA As I travel through the West Nile region on my work missions, I have over time been drawn to the slowed development caused about by power shortages. Although the region is connected to both...

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has commenced a supervisory field visit to oversee the ongoing construction activities for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. This critical visit, which began on Wednesday, aims to ensure the project's...