Minister Nankabirwa Clears Up Myths Regarding the EACOP Project
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has refuted the “many lies” that have been disseminated concerning the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. She said that neither Lake Victoria nor 230 rivers are crossed by the pipeline.
Uganda Extended Approval for Imports of Private Fuel
The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) was scheduled to start exclusive importation this month, but encountered difficulties obtaining a crucial Petroleum Import License from Kenyan authorities.
Government Will No Longer Pay for Unused Electricity When Hydroelectric Power Plants Start Up
The Auditor General, John Muwanga, revealed a startling expense of 88 billion Shillings for the fiscal year 2020–2021, which he attributed to the inefficiency of paying for considered energy. According to Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, since 2019, the government has been paying about US $24 million, or about 90.814 billion Shillings, a year for deemed power.
Tariff Reductions Approved by ERA will Support Ugandan Industry’s Economic Expansion
The government focuses on SMEs in order to promote economic growth, even as it maintains rates for home customers and street lights. Customers of domestic energy who buy more than 15 units of power are also eligible for a 1 percent rate decrease.
Former Benin Prime Minister to Assess Land Compensation for Oil Projects in Uganda and Tanzania
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné referred to Zinsou as a known specialist in African economic development and emphasized his participation in assessing the land purchase program and accompanying socioeconomic development activities in both nations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Energy Ministry is Seeking For an Extra sh128 Billion
This is part of sh18b, which the Ministry presented to the House Budget Committee on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.