Petroleum Authority of Uganda

Energy, Oil & GasOpinion

Uganda’s oil revenues: The case against quick distribution

Uganda's oil wealth requires long-term investment discipline rather than immediate distribution, writes Ali Ssekatawa
An inland oil rig
EconomyEnergy, Oil & GasOpinion

Michael Atingi-Ego’s keynote speech at the 6th National Content Conference

Bank of Uganda governor charts Uganda's path from $50bn to $500bn economy, anchored in oil-funded transformation and intergenerational equity
A man in a business suit delivers a speech from behind a lectern.
Energy, Oil & Gas

Ugandan oil suppliers told to target regional markets

Uganda's oil suppliers told to pursue regional opportunities as domestic market set to narrow when production starts
Panel discussion at Uganda's 6th Annual National Content Conference featuring regional petroleum officials including Maggy Shino from Namibia and Michael Karanja from Kenya.
Energy, Oil & Gas

Uganda urges local firms to prepare for oil production phase

Domestic enterprises face a narrowing window to position themselves for commercial opportunities as Uganda prepares to begin oil production in the second half of 2026
A man in a business suit delivers a speech from behind a lectern.
Energy, Oil & Gas

Uganda raises oil reserves estimate as first production nears in 2026

The reserve upgrade comes as the operator consortium maintains its schedule for the start of commercial production in the second half of next year
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline route from Uganda to Tanzania
Energy, Oil & GasPress Releases

Petroleum Authority urges local firms to form joint ventures to win oil and gas contracts

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda has urged local suppliers to consider forming joint ventures as a means of increasing their competitiveness in Uganda’s fast-growing oil and gas sector
Participants at the second quarter national content development suppliers workshop
Energy, Oil & Gas

Petroleum Authority announces Steven Enach as new midstream director

Mr Enach has served in various capacities, including as petroleum geochemist and later as head of the chemical and process section at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
A group of people infront of the Petroleum House, the HQ of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Energy, Oil & Gas

How East African pipeline was designed to keep oil hot and minimise leaks

EACOP will be one of the smartest and safest pipelines in the world, with real-time satellite monitoring that can detect small pressure changes that could indicate a potential leak, officials said
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline route from Uganda to Tanzania
Press Releases

Petroleum Authority, Stanbic Incubator sign contract to train 200 SMEs along oil pipeline route

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda signed a contract with the Stanbic Business Incubator and other partners to increase the competitiveness of over 200 Ugandan enterprises should they apply for contracts in the oil and gas sector
Two male executives after signing a memorandum of understanding
Energy, Oil & GasOpinion

What next for Uganda’s oil and gas sector after final investment decision?

The projects’ technical schedule indicates that first oil will be achieved 36 to 45 months after the final investment decisions. Those months will be characterised by intensive activity as FID unlocks the detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phase of the projects, where the bulk of opportunities lie
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