Energy
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Parliament’s environment committee slams government over UMEME buyout amidst massive arrears
Parliament’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has strongly criticized the government for its decision to pay USD 118 million…
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UNOC forges strategic partnership with Baker Hughes to boost Uganda’s energy independence and innovation
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global energy technology powerhouse Baker…
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Bunyoro leaders sound alarm on evictions amid oil rush
By George Busiinge The discovery of oil and gas in Uganda’s Albertine Graben has fueled not only economic expectations but…
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Hoima drill exposes gaps in Uganda’s oil emergency preparedness
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has underscored the critical need to enhance emergency preparedness within the nation’s burgeoning oil…
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Manufacturers demand electricity sector reliability amidst significant grid expansion and generation boost
Uganda’s electricity sector stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the urgent demands of a burgeoning industrial base while simultaneously…
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Uganda secures $358 million loan for infrastructure modernization, eyes regional power export to South Sudan
Uganda is set to borrow $358 million from a consortium of regional and international financial institutions to finance critical infrastructure…
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Tilenga Project showcases significant socio-economic impact and sustainable development at inaugural performance forum
TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU), in partnership with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, unveiled its latest social and economic contributions under…
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Government’s Power Takeover Pays Off: UEDCL connects nearly 650,000 new customers in six months
Uganda’s national electricity grid has experienced a dramatic expansion, with the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) connecting an impressive…
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Energy & Minerals Sector: Booming output, lingering leaks, and untapped prosperity in Q3 2024/25
Uganda’s energy and minerals sectors recorded significant growth in the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, with electricity generation,…
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NFA commences operation to clear illegal trees from EACOP corridor in Kyankwanzi
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has launched a forest management operation to remove illegally planted trees from the East African…
