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Uganda's Oil Production Timeline: What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond

With the long-awaited Final Investment Decision behind us, Uganda's oil sector is entering a critical phase of infrastructure development.

Jane Atim · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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Mining Apr 30, 2024

Kilembe Winning Bid Announcement Imminent

The revival of copper mining at Kilembe in the western Uganda district of Kasese is drawing closer, with the evaluation process of the four bids received at the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage, complete. Chinese firms Liaoning Hongda (trading as Wagagai Mining), Gingko Energy, Sinomine Power China,…

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Oil & Gas Apr 1, 2024

Ruto’s Vital Role In UNOC’s Petroleum Importation Deal

It took the intervention of Kenya President William Ruto to break the deadlock in the negotiations that will see Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) start direct importation of petroleum products through the Port of Mombasa, using Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) infrastructure. Ruth Nankabirwa, the Mini…

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Mining Mar 31, 2024

Nankabirwa Hails Nyamutoro’s Role In Amendment Of Petroleum Supply Law

Phiona Nyamutoro’s appointment as the new State Minister for Minerals, was one of the few that raised eyebrows in the recent cabinet reshuffle. Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), however was not surprised by her selection, having witnessed firsthand the mobilizat…

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Mining Feb 27, 2024

Sunbird’s Local Clinker Production Could See Uganda’s Cement Costs Drop

Cement prices and construction costs in Uganda in general are likely to drop significantly once Sunbird Resources starts production of clinker in Karamoja, next year, Ambrose Byona, the company’s managing director has said. Byona was speaking at a press conference to announce the granting of a large…

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Electricity Feb 7, 2024

Indaba: Nankabirwa, DRC Mines Minister Talk Collaboration

CAPE TOWN: Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, has expressed Uganda’s willingness to foster trade ties with the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that this would help in limiting the conflict in the eastern part of DRC. Nankabirwa made these remarks during a courtesy …

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Oil & Gas Jan 26, 2024

Oil Refinery Deal Confirms UAE’s Growing Influence In Uganda

Uganda has chosen Alpha MBM Investments LLC, an Emirati company, to finance and construct a proposed 60,000 barrels-of-oil-per-day refinery; the strongest indication yet of the country’s decision to turn to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop key major projects. The selection of Alpha MBM LLC,…

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Mining Jan 21, 2024

Uganda Grants Makuutu Rare Earths Project Mining License

The Makuutu Rare Earths Project has been awarded the first large scale mining licence under the recently enacted Mining and Minerals Act of 2022. The rare earths project found in the Busoga region in Eastern Uganda is owned by Rwenzori Rare Metals (RRM) – in which Australian public listed company, I…

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Outlook Jan 9, 2024

How Uganda’s Oil & Gas, Mining Industries Will Perform In 2024

Currently both Uganda’s oil and gas and mining industries are at crucial stages in their progress; with the country’s hopes for economic recovery heavily leaning on them. With First Oil scheduled to be achieved by the first quarter of 2025, our 2024 Outlook report examines what maneuvers the governm…

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Policy Dec 1, 2023

COP28: Troubling Pledges: Past, Present and Possibly, Future

As we embark upon the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as the executive chairman of Africa’s preeminent advocacy group working toward a just energy transition for our continent, I find myself compelled to deliver some cl…

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