The National Minerals Company Plans are Announced by the Ugandan Government
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, stated that the Ugandan government is in the process of establishing a National Minerals Company with the goal of supervising the nation’s investments in the mineral industry.
Insurance Companies to Host a 3-Day Conference on Gas and Oil
Industry participants emphasized the noteworthy advancements in 2023 in a statement released ahead of the Oil and Gas Symposium, which is set to take place at Four Points by Sheraton from February 20 to 22, 2024. Of the USD 20 million total investment, USD 13 million has already been recorded.
Government Works with IPS and International Green Hydrogen Experts to Produce Fertilizer
The Ugandan government has inked a Joint Development Agreement for a green hydrogen-based fertilizer plant with Industrial Promotion Services (Kenya) Limited (IPS) and Westgass Internasjonal AS (Norway) in an effort to support sustainable agriculture and lessen dependency on imports.
Karuma Hydropower Project Finishes Connecting to the Grid
The final of the six units of the Karuma hydropower project has been successfully connected to the national grid, according to a statement released by the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL).
Uganda Wants All People To Have access To Electricity By 2030
The $638 million project, co-funded with the World Bank, was introduced in Mitooma District on February 2, 2024. Its goal is to improve energy availability for homes, businesses, and institutions by using both grid and off-grid connections.
Government to Tighten Up on Fuel Stations That Don’t Comply
The Uganda National Bureau of requirements (UNBS) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development will work together to perform operations against fuel station operators who disobey established requirements
The Port Pivot in Uganda Portends Difficulties for Kenya’s Oil Sector
According to reports, since October 2023, Kenya has lost $200 million in exports to Uganda, its biggest regional market. This disclosure coincides with a growing controversy over the importation of petroleum products, which jeopardizes not only the two countries’ commercial relations but also large infrastructure expenditures.
Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector Prepares for Production
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, is the conductor of this grand symphony. Her latest briefing revealed a thorough update on important projects, signifying a turning point in the country’s quest for energy riches.
Uganda Engages Tanzania for an Alternative Route for Petroleum Imports
In order to investigate the prospect of enabling the state-owned Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) to route its petroleum imports through Dar es Salaam, the Ugandan government has opened talks with Tanzania. Kenya has been opposing Unoc’s plan, approved by Ugandan legislation, to become the exclusive importer of petroleum products into Uganda since September of […]
Uganda Unveils Makuutu Rare Earth Project with a 21-Year License
On December 28, 2023, the momentous occasion began with the formal signing ceremony between the distinguished Energy and Minerals Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, and the ambitious CEO of Rwenzori Rare Metals Limited, Warren Tregurtha.