KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Host Uganda settled for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania in their Group A opening match of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone on Sunday. The visitor started the match looking like the stronger side and took the lead …
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However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle challenges in taxation, technology, and skills development to unlock the sector’s full potential Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s oil and gas industry is reshaping the nation’s economy, presenting unparalleled opportunities for local businesses and individuals. However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle …
Read More »Oil & Gas: What Uganda can learn from Ghana
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ghanaian Oil and gas expert says national content in the upstream sector, if handled very well may result in indigenous companies breaking out into international spheres. Egbert Faibile Jnr, the Chief Executive Officer at Petroleum Commission of Ghana also cautions that Uganda needs to …
Read More »TotalEnergies unveils 10-year commemorative publication on education impact
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda has unveiled a commemorative publication celebrating 10 years of impactful educational scholarships that have transformed the lives of youth in the Albertine region. The launch event, held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, introduced the publication titled “10 Years of TotalEnergies EP Uganda’s …
Read More »Uganda’s complex oil project begins to take shape
ANALYSIS | Since 2006 when crude oil deposits were first confirmed in the Albertine Rift in mid-western Uganda, commercialization of the resource appears nearer than ever as The Independent’s Ronald Musoke found out on a recent tour of ongoing projects. The Uganda government has always touted the oil project as …
Read More »TotalEnergies revamps Rubia Engine Oils
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |On Nov.13, TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda launched reformulated cutting-edge Rubia engine lubricant oils, aligning with Uganda’s revised US 249 Standard for engine oils. This upgrade ensures better engine protection and longevity, meeting the latest regulatory requirements by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. With the introduction …
Read More »TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda launches first public electric charging station
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has launched its first public electric charging station at the Wampewo Service Station (in Kampala) in partnership with Green Hub, marking a milestone in the country’s energy transition. Stephen Kaboyo, the chairman board of directors of TotalEnergies Marketing said on Nov.6, the …
Read More »TotalEnergies commits to cleaner energy in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies, the global integrated energy says it is committed to supporting Uganda’s energy security agenda. It says that is demonstrated by the numerous renewable energy projects that it is developing in Uganda. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, TotalEnergies Uganda Deputy General Manager said the support towards solar …
Read More »TotalEnergies finalizes land acquisition and resettlement for Tilenga project
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 800 Tilenga Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) 2-5 in Buliisa, Hoima, and Kikuube districts have received income-generating starter packs, company officials said at an event held at Kibambura playground in Buliisa district on Oct.15 to commemorate the conclusion of the …
Read More »TotalEnergies hands over last batch of resettlement houses to Tilenga landowners
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda on Tuesday handed over the last batch of 100 resettlement houses to Project Affected Persons-PAPs under the Tilenga project in the Bunyoro sub-region. Each of those was given a land title on which the house was constructed as proof of ownership. …
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