UNOC Monopoly Delayed: Private Firms Authorized for Fuel Imports
This action is intended to avoid future gasoline shortages and sharp rises in pump prices as a result of the current impasse with Kenyan fuel dealers.
The Cabinet Has Approved CNOOC’s License to Generate Petroleum Gas
“Once we produce gas, it will increase access with improved balance of payment position because it impacts on income and economics,” Ogwang said.
A World Bank-Funded Project Will Provide Free Electricity Connections to One Million Households in Uganda
The EASP, which was launched in early 2022, focuses on increasing energy access for families, businesses, and institutions through grid and off-grid connections.
3,000 Buggala Villagers Will Benefit From the Electricity Scheme
Islanders who wanted additional connections had to pay between 800,000 and 1.4 million shillings. They will, however, just pay a shillings 48,000 inspection cost under this arrangement.
Uganda Attracts $400M in Renewable Energy Investments and More at COP28
Nyeko described Mandulis Energy’s plan to build over 24 off-grid power systems with capacities ranging from 0.5 to 2 megawatts across rural Uganda. These systems are intended to power agricultural processing plants and aid over 120,000 low-income farmers.
President Museveni and Nigeria’s Traditional Ruler Discuss Oil and Agricultural Processes
President Museveni briefed the Nigerian team on oil and gas, informing them that Uganda is progressing well, particularly on the refinery, and that Uganda is prepared to collaborate with other like-minded parties to exploit her oil resources.
EACOP Crude Oil Pipelines Are Ready to Transport Ugandan Oil
These pipes are an important part of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, which would allow Ugandan oil to be transported from Hoima to the Tanzanian port of Tanga.
Delegates From the ERAEA Visit Albertine Graben
Energy regulators from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi’s Ministry of Energy and Mines are represented in ERAEA.
President Museveni Guarantees Investors of a Ready Market for Locally Manufactured Lithium Automobile Batteries
The President also promised them that there would be a ready market for the lithium batteries.
At COP28, Prime Minister Nabbanja Advances the Clean Cooking Agenda
Prime Minister Nabbanja fervently defended the urgent need to switch to clean cooking technology during her statement at the COP28 in Dubai.