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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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Electricity Nov 17, 2021

Uganda Considering Clean Energy as it Embarks on Oil Journey

Uganda is reviewing its National Oil and Gas Policy as global pressure mounts on countries to focus more on cleaner sources of energy as a measure against the effects of drastic weather changes, according to Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development. The disclosure is contained…

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Oil & Gas Nov 13, 2021

Africa Needs Its Oil Energy Amidst Climate Change Concerns

With the COP26 summit calling for an end to global oil and gas exploration and extraction amidst climate change concerns, it is important to revisit the thoughts of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on the subject in this opinion piece that first appeared in the Wall Street Journal in October, 2021…

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Mining Nov 9, 2021

Minister: Uganda to Review Mineral Exports Ban

DEI – The government of Uganda will review and introduce exceptions in the Presidential Ban on the export of unprocessed minerals, according to Peter Lokeris, the Minister of State for Mineral Development. The minister made the remarks when visiting a tin mine in Isingiro district, south western Uga…

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Oil & Gas Nov 9, 2021

Uganda MPs Urged To Expedite EACOP Law

DEI – Members of Parliament from the Environment and Natural Resources Committee (ENRC) have been urged to expedite the enactment of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) law, the last piece of legislation needed to guide the commercial activities of the crude oil pipeline project in Uganda. T…

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Oil & Gas Aug 27, 2021

Philippe Groueix is new TotalEnergies Uganda boss

As one of his main duties, Philippe Groueix, the new country manager of TotalEnergies Uganda, will oversee the execution of a more than $5 billion investment in the country as the French oil major races to oil production by the second quarter of 2025. Groueix was introduced virtually to Uganda’s oil…

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Oil & Gas Aug 19, 2021

Total Seeks Consultant To Audit Tilenga Petroleum Reserves

DEI – Total Energies, the French developer of the Tilenga Oil project, is looking for a consultant to audit the petroleum reserves in the area. The company recently issued a call for expression of interest for a petroleum consultant to “evaluate and provide an annual audit of the company reserves an…

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Oil & Gas Aug 14, 2021

Greenpeace Has It Wrong On EACOP

If someone were to put me on the spot and ask me to name an environmentalist group, I’d probably blurt out the first thing that comes to mind, Greenpeace. There are obvious reasons for this: Greenpeace has been around for more than 50 years, and it has done a masterful job of bringing environmental …

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Oil & Gas Aug 13, 2021

Batebe Pledges Continuity, Collaboration At Energy Ministry

Irene Batebe, the new permanent secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has pledged to carry on the work of her predecessors to guarantee a “suitable culture” at the Ministry. Batebe replaced Robert Kasande, on July 15, 2021. “As PS my core role is to provide effective lea…

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Mining Aug 12, 2021

Ionic Considers Building Refinery For Makuutu Rare Earths

DEI – Ionic Rare Earths Limited, the junior Australian mining firm exploring for rare earths metals at Makuutu, says it is considering putting up a refinery to purify products from its project in Busoga region. The company, in a statement, said: “The board of Ionic Rare Earths Limited is pleased to …

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