Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Association of Oil and Gas Providers in Uganda has warned that it is not easy for Ugandans to supply the sector. Association of Uganda Oil and Gas Service Providers (AUGOS) Vice Chairman, Dennis Kamurasi says while one can be excited about winning the …
Read More »Oil and gas take a lion’s share of FDI into Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The value of foreign direct Investments (FDI) into Uganda grew by almost 80 percent in 2022, the bulk of the money going into oil and gas and related activities, this is according to the latest joint government report. The survey conducted by the Bank of …
Read More »OPEC+ cartel begins voluntarily reducing oil output by 2.2 mln bpd until end of 1Q 2024
MOSCOW | TASS | Several OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have begun voluntarily reducing their oil production by an aggregate additional volume of 2.2 mln barrels per day (bpd) in January. The policy will be in force throughout the first quarter and, depending on market conditions, the petroleum …
Read More »Angola announces exit from OPEC
LUANDA | Xinhua | Angola on Thursday announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), according to the Angolan government’s Facebook page. The decision followed a session of the Council of Ministers, which took place on the same day at the Presidential Palace in the national …
Read More »Oil and Gas is a Matter of ‘Life and Death’-Kasaija
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has underscored the importance of Uganda’s oil and gas exploration, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to the project’s seamless progression. During a visit to the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Buhuka village, Kyangwali sub-county in Kikuube district …
Read More »Art against big oil
Ina-Marie Shikongo deploys her art to protect the Okavango Delta ART | KATE OKORIE | Normally, seeing Ina-Marie Shikongo’s works in Dubai would seem incongruous; she is an activist whose layered textile designs convey powerful messages about climate action and the African continent. Dubai on the other hand, is a bastion of …
Read More »EACOP: Pipes to move crude oil from Hoima to Tanga arrive
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Pipelines to cover the first 100km of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from Hoima to Tanga port in Tanzania, are ready for work to start. An event to mark the arrival of the pipelines from China, was held Tuesday by EACOP’s …
Read More »MOTORING: How often should you change your car’s engine oil?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For car owners, the maintenance of their vehicle is not only a matter of pride but a critical factor in ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of your cherished automobile. Among the various aspects of car maintenance, one crucial element that often escapes attention …
Read More »‘Too late for new comers in Uganda oil sector’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Major contracts for construction activities for the Tilenga project have been awarded two years after a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the project was taken. The project is located in Bulisa and Nwoya districts and is led by TotalEnergies. Philippe Groueix, the Chair of …
Read More »Can Uganda’s critical minerals rebuild, rewire it’s energy?
Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Energy Ruth Nankabirwa will on Monday launch Uganda’s energy transition strategy at the UN Climate Change Conference or COP28 taking place in Dubai. This time around Uganda hired space for the Ugandan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo where Uganda is showcasing its …
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