Uganda: Uganda Seeks Chinese Investment in Mining and Petroleum At Liaoning Conference

Uganda has stepped up its efforts to attract Chinese investment in its mining and petroleum sectors, hosting the inaugural Uganda-China (Liaoning) Mining and Petroleum Investment… Read more »

Uganda: Vivo Energy Drivers' League Awards Celebrate Road Safety Excellence

Vivo Energy, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has recognised over 400 high-performing truck drivers and seven transporter… Read more »

Uganda: With Oil, Uganda's Growth Will Continue to Go Up - Museveni

President Museveni, who is also the Commander-In- Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured that Uganda's economy will grow into double digits when the country… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Secure Shs1.5 Trillion in Bank Loans to Fuel Festive Season Cheer

The Ministry of Finance has revealed that credit approvals for October 2024 experienced a marginal increase, rising from Shs1.568 trillion in September to Shs1.589 trillion. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Journey to Oil Production Is On Course Regardless of Criticisms - Experts

The government plans to use oil revenues to diversify the economy, with projections indicating that Uganda could generate up to $2 billion annually from taxes, royalties, license… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Opens New Frontier Basins for Petroleum Exploration

The government has announced the opening of three new frontier basins for petroleum exploration, a strategic step to strengthen the nation's petroleum reserves and expand its oil… Read more »

Uganda: 15 Activists Arrested in Kampala Over Anti-Oil Pipeline Protest

Police in Kampala have arrested 15 activists who were protesting outside Parliament on Monday against Uganda's ongoing oil developments. Read more »

Uganda: Death Toll in Kigogwa Fuel Tanker Fire Reaches 31

The number of people who died following an explosion of a fuel tanker at Kigogwa along the Kampala- Bombo road in Wakiso district has reached 31. Read more »

Uganda: Death Toll in Kigoogwa Fuel Tanker Fire Rises to 26

Police have said the number of people who died in a fire that broke out after an explosion of a fuel tanker at Kigogwa along the Kampala- Bombo has reached 26. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Urges Public Caution in Wake of Kigogwa Tanker Tragedy

His comments came in response to the tragic incident in Kigogwa along the Kampala-Bombo road, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. Read more »

Uganda: At Least 11 Killed As Fuel Tanker Catches Fire in Kigogwa Town

In a typical curse of peasantry, whenever fuel tankers crash, many take the fatal risk to siphon the dangerous petroleum that is highly flammable - and pay the ultimate price. Read more »

Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Strengthen Ties On Petroleum Importation

This meeting follows the successful start of direct petroleum products imports by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) through Kenya's ports in Mombasa. Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Companies Credit Unoc's Sole Fuel Importation for Current Reduction in Pump Prices

Fuel companies have said the current reduction in pump prices in the country can only be credited to the Uganda National Oil Company's move to be the sole importer of petroleum… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Opens 70 Million - Litre Facility to Boost Uganda's Fuel Security

President Museveni has launched a 70 million litre fuel storage facility on Lake Victoria that is set to boost Uganda's fuel security. Read more »

Uganda: Youths Challenged to Take Up Opportunities in Uganda's Oil and Gas Sector

Ugandan youth have been urged to harness the numerous opportunities in the oil and as and Read more »

Uganda: Petroleum Authority Reassures On Steps to Mitigate Oil Spill

Oil spills can happen any place where oil is being extracted, transported, or stored. Read more »

East Africa: Police Arrest 30 for Protesting Against EACOP At Chinese Embassy

The group was marching toward the Chinese Embassy to deliver a petition seeking to stop the construction of EACOP. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Commits to Environment Protection During Oil and Gas Exploration

The minister of energy Ruth Nankabirwa has said government is committed to ensure that the oil and gas sector is exploited without breaching environment guidelines. Read more »

Uganda: Petroleum Authority Says Negative Propaganda Hurts Uganda's Oil Sector

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda has decried continued false propaganda on oil and gas sector that they said is making it hard to attract investors. Read more »

Uganda: State House Investors Protection Unit, Unoc Discuss Progress of Oil and Gas Sector

The State House Investors Protection Unit Head, Col. Edith Nakalema has assured Ugandans that the government is committed to ensuring that the target of producing the first oil in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Commits to Oil and Gas Sector Development

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has reiterated commitment to developing national content within the oil and gas sector. Read more »

Uganda: TotalEnergies to Build Capacity for Local SMEs to Participate in Oil and Gas Sector

Zoramu consulting group and Invest in Africa in partnership with TotalEnergies EP Uganda have launched the Industry Enhancement Center (IEC), a sector-led initiative aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Petroleum Authority of Uganda Launches E-Work Permit System for Oil and Gas Sector

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has unveiled the E-Work Permit Recommendations System (EWPRS). Read more »

Uganda: Legal Battle Brews Over Uganda's Fuel Importation Deal

In a legal showdown, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is gearing up to face off against petitioners in Machakos High Court's petition number E014 of 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Signs Agreement With Vitol Bahrain to Monopolize Petroleum Imports Amid Rising Fuel Prices

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has revealed that the Ugandan government has entered into an agreement with Vitol Bahrain, a Middle Eastern… Read more »