Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its latest medium-term market report, signaling a notable deceleration in the growth of global oil demand in the coming years. The Oil 2023 outlook shows that investment in clean energy is accelerating at a faster rate than …
Read More »Rwanda, Uganda in 400MW energy deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) has revealed. EDCL is a subsidiary of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) mandated to increase investment in the development of new energy generation projects, develop appropriate transmission infrastructure, and execute energy …
Read More »Now, Govt to challenge court order on gold tax after MPs query
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following pressure from the House, the Attorney General has revealed that government will challenge the interim orders exempting payment of taxes on gold exports. Kiryowa Kiwanuka made the disclosure while responding to concerns raised by legislators on a waiver issued by the Ministry of …
Read More »Women in energy and extractives form network
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women have formed a network to encourage more women and girls into Uganda’s oil, gas, and minerals sector. Women in Energy and Extractives Network(WEEN) is a brainchild of the likes of Ziria Waako Tibalwa, the Executive Director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, Proscovia Nabanja …
Read More »RUBiS Energy Uganda unveils 10 rebranded stations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Energy, one of the leading oil and gas companies in Uganda, has rebranded an additional ten new service stations across Uganda, further extending its high-quality products and services closer to customers across Uganda. The newly rebranded service stations which include; RUBiS Ntinda, Kamwokya, …
Read More »Eskom hands back Nalubaale dam in Jinja to Uganda Govt
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eskom Uganda has today handed back Nalubaale and Kiira Hydropower Plants to Uganda government. Eskom Uganda’s 20-year concessions to manage and operate the facilities have come to their natural end this month. The firm has managed the Nalubaale (Owen Falls Dam) and Kiira HPP …
Read More »TotalEnergies restates that Uganda oil plans on track
Patrick Pouyanne says in Uganda and elsewhere, TotalEnergies will focus on investments in low-cost and low-carbon assets. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French oil major TotalEnergies has affirmed its total commitment to extract Uganda’s oil despite concerns by climate activists. The company has been under intense pressure to …
Read More »Africa’s hydropower to almost double by 2037 – IRENA
Hydropower projects in the pipeline will nearly double Africa’s installed capacity by 2037, as Africa looks to dams for green power, water supply and agriculture. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | BIRD AGENCY | Several African countries are ramping up the construction of new hydroelectric projects and expanding the capacity of …
Read More »Parliament sets conditions for Bujagali tax waiver
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) will refund US$342 million to the Ugandan government for overpaid fees subject to a forensic audit by the Attorney General. This is after Parliament chaired by Speaker Anita Among on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 adopted the report of the Adhoc …
Read More »Europe eyes Africa as ‘future source of cheap green hydrogen’
After a recent rush on Africa’s natural gas resources, Europe is eyeing the continent’s green hydrogen potential, deepening climate and energy partnerships in the process. Cairo, Egypt | BIRD AGENCY | After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022 set off a rush for gas resources worldwide, Europe picked Africa …
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