Energy

Africa emerges as a leader in forest finance as governments mobilise new investment

For years, the global conversation on forests has largely centred on one question: How much money will the world put…

How 320m-litre Kampala storage terminal could transform Uganda’s energy security

Uganda’s energy sector is set for a major shift with the groundbreaking of the 320-million-litre Kampala Storage Terminal (KST) in…

Petroleum Authority begins leadership transition as Ochan takes acting ED role replacing Rubondo

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has entered a new leadership phase following the appointment of Otonga Michael Ochan, the…

Uganda’s Kihika calls for stronger government-private sector alignment in oil development

Uganda’s petroleum sector will deliver lasting economic value only when governments and private investors align their expectations, respect contractual obligations…

PAU strengthens security coordination as Uganda’s oil sector nears production

PAU strengthens security coordination as Uganda’s oil sector nears production The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has convened a security…

Buyende MP raises concern over poor electricity access as government promises intervention

Buyende District Woman Member of Parliament Sarah Namulondo has raised concern over unreliable and limited access to electricity in the…

Energy ministry starts environmental and social impact assessment for the proposed 8400MW Buyende nuclear project

By Ali lukomo  Three companies are leading an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) focusing on communities, forest cover, surface…

Oil and gas players call for joint action to restore Uganda’s degraded environment

Players in Uganda’s oil and gas industry operating in the Albertine Graben have called for stronger collaboration among government, industry,…

Rural Electrification: When power lines arrive but the power doesn’t appear to light Uganda’s economy

Uganda’s push to expand electricity access is delivering new power lines and connections across the country, but Parliament has warned…

Finance minister Lugolobi pushes for parliament approval to write off Shs2.3bn Kilembe Mines debt

The Government has asked Parliament to approve the write-off of Shs2.2974 billion in outstanding non-tax revenue owed by Kilembe Mines…