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Congratulations to our
@CEO_UNOC
Ms Proscovia Nabbanja on winning CEO of the year award at
#AEW2022
👏🏾👏🏾
She was commended for handling the
@GovUganda
’s commercial interests with utmost professionalism and innovation within the petroleum sub-sector.
"I encourage the oil companies to move on the two, the Refinery and the Pipeline. And to the EU Parliament, I want to say that the country's Oil & Gas plan will be implemented per the schedule." said H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
followed by strong applause by the attendees.
#NewTeamMemberAlert
📢📢
He often addresses acquaintances as "Comrade".
We, like him, are cool and will address him accordingly.
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer,
@Comrade_Otoa
. 👏👏
He will oversee the Communication, Stakeholder
In this map, it is evident that the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) route avoids key ecosystems.
This is why the route was chosen as the best.
#SupportEACOP
As our new mandate as the sole importers of fuel products officially kicks in, the excitement is palpable.
The first shipment, carrying a remarkable 78 million litres of Petrol and 65,000 tons of Diesel, is a few hours away from Mombasa. From there, it will be transported to
Work on the Kingfisher Feeder Pipeline is ongoing.
It will deliver crude oil from the Kingfisher project in Buhuka, Kikuube District to the Kabalega Industrial Park (KIP) in Hoima.
Key features
-Over 40 kilometres
-heated
-insulated
- Diameter of 10 inches
- Thickness
“The announcement brings Uganda & the region one step closer to a long held dream: to add value to our resources, and achieve energy security & economic prosperity for all its citizens” -
@KagutaMuseveni
We teamed up with Women in Energy and Extractives Network (WEEN)
@WEEN_Forum
to profile the top 20 Under 40 Women in Uganda's oil and gas sector.
The results have been Published in Barrel Issue 4. Now available!
In partnership with Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum
New Team announcement! 📢📢
We unveil our new Board of Directors who have officially assumed office.
They are:
1. Mr. Mathias Katamba (Chairman)
2. Engineer Herbert Mugizi
3. Ms. Justine Isenyi
4. Dr. Ivan Lule
5. Mr. Moses Kabanda
6. Dr. Simon Echegu
7. Ms. Zulaika
A second fuel-laden vessel has arrived at Mombasa a few hours after the first one docked.
Carrying 80,000 metric tonnes of diesel, Sinbad from Kuwait, arrived early this morning.
Like Martinez, the first one, its cargo will be discharged into the
@kenyapipeline
As the sun's rays started piercing the sky this morning, this vessel carrying 58,000 metric tons of petrol arrived at Mombasa.
It is the maiden vessel as UNOC implements the sole importation of fuel products mandate.
The fuel will get into the
@kenyapipeline
infrastructure
Today marks a significant milestone for Uganda as the first vessel under UNOC's new mandate as the sole importer of fuel products arrives. This historic event emphasizes our commitment to ensuring the reliable supply of high-quality fuel. As a result of this mandate, we will
The Cabinet has approved the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Bill.
It will soon be tabled in Parliament for legislation.
The bill contains provisions, which will enable effective implementation of the project.
Brick by brick, structures at the Hoima International Airport are rising.
The airport is a component of the Kabaale Industrial Park (KIP), which comprises petrochemical industries, crude oil export hub and a refinery.
KIP is one of our projects.
Through our new mandate as the sole importer of fuel products to Uganda, our role will be to ensure reliable supply and price stability. By centralizing importation, we are streamlining operations and mitigating supply chain risks. This strategic move guarantees consistent,
Did you know?
The oil project names Tilenga & Kingfisher are derived from animal species within the Albertine region.
Tilenga, is derived from the local name for Kobs. In West Nile, it is called Til while in Bunyoro, it is called Engabi.
Til + Engabi = Tilenga
Kingfisher, is
The UNOC BOD announces the appointment of Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Ms. Nabbanja is tasked with ensuring UNOC becomes a profitable company that brings value to its shareholders.
One of the facilities that the Kabalega Industrial Park (KIP) will accommodate is the Refinery.
Here's a step-by-step process that the crude oil will go through at the Refinery:
🔻At production, the Crude Oil will be pumped from the Tilenga and Kingfisher oil fields which are
MV Uhuru at the Jinja pier after delivering 22 wagons containing 1,000,000 litres of diesel.
Thus far, 6,000,000 litres of fuel have been delivered via Lake Victoria to the Jinja Storage Terminal from Kisumu, Kenya.
The Ugandan and Kenyan Heads of State have witnessed the signing of a key agreement regarding the sole importation of petroleum products mandate.
H.E. President
@KagutaMuseveni
and Kenyan counterpart H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
oversaw the signing of the Tripartite
The
@TotalEnergiesUG
oil drilling rig for the Tilenga project has docked at Mombasa. This is indeed a huge milestone on the road to
#FirstOil
2025!
Next stop: Uganda🇺🇬
One rig + one rig=
#RoadTo2025
!
Tilenga project's ZPEB-RIG 1501 has passed "endurance tests",
@TotalEnergiesUG
has announced.
Two rigs, including that for Kingfisher, are now headed to Uganda. We are joint venture partners in Tilenga & Kingfisher.
#SupportEACOP
"While we have a lot Oil, we don't have much Gas while Tanzania and Mozambique have a lot of gas. The same corridor where EACOP will run can bring a return pipeline to transport Gas to Uganda. This is one of the reasons why I am in support of the pipeline." H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
The crude oil transported by
@EACOP_
will be a blend of oil from the Tilenga and Kingfisher projects.
This blended crude oil is very viscous and requires to be kept at a temperature above 50°C to ensure it flows (it will solidify below 33°C) hence the pipeline will be insulated
A rig for Kingfisher, a key upstream oil project, is on its way to Uganda ahead of drilling.
@CNOOCUgandaLtd
President, Chen Zhuobiao has attended a shipping ceremony in 🇨🇳.
Dubbed LR8001, it uses new technology, reducing noise and discharge.
#RoadTo2025
#SupportEACOP
The Tilenga project is located in Buliisa & Nwoya districts. At peak production, it will produce 190,000 barrels of oil per day. A barrel is equivalent to approximately 159 liters.
The project comprises the following;
📌 A Central Processing Facility (CPF) which will separate
One rig + one rig=
#RoadTo2025
!
Tilenga project's ZPEB-RIG 1501 has passed "endurance tests",
@TotalEnergiesUG
has announced.
Two rigs, including that for Kingfisher, are now headed to Uganda. We are joint venture partners in Tilenga & Kingfisher.
#SupportEACOP
UNOC joins the
@Bunyoro_Kitara
Kingdom in celebrating the 30th Empango (coronation anniversary) of His Majesty the Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru in Hoima!
We're proud to be a part of this occasion that honors the kingdom's rich culture and heritage.
The newly appointed UNOC Board of Directors are taking part in their first visit to the oil and gas project areas as part of the company's leadership transition.
This visit emphasizes the Board's commitment to gaining firsthand insights into operational dynamics, environmental
Did you know that the Kabalega Industrial Park will operate a one-stop-shop model for business registration, permitting, and statutory compliance?
Various government agencies will establish offices within the park, providing centralized and expedited services to investors.
The countdown begins as the first vessels marking the official start of our sole import journey make their way to Mombasa. The excitement is building, and the air is thick with anticipation.
#UNOCFuelImports
A contractor for the central processing facility (CPF) in Kasinyi village, Buliisa district, has hit the ground running.
The CPF will clean oil from wells in Tilenga development project area, and send it to the export hub at Kabaale in Hoima.
*Courtesy 📸
UNOC BOD unveils the Acting CEO – Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja; as Dr. Josephine Wapakabulo concludes her
journey; Aug 13th. Proscovia - a Geologist with 19 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry is substantively the Chief Operating Officer – Upstream
@UNOC
for the last 3 years.
CNOOC Uganda Limited has finalised all requirements regarding its participation in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
At a brief event in Kampala, the project partners have signed documents regarding the development.
#EACOP
#UgandaOil
We have started the process of signing Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with 80 licensed Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
This signifies great progress in the journey to commence supplying of the bulk petroleum products into the country, with the first delivery expected in
Here is the entire route of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
It starts at Kabaale (Hoima District) through 10 districts of Uganda, and traverses Tanzania terminating at Tanga on the Indian Ocean.
In total, it will be 1443 kilometers.
#EACOP
#UgandaOil
Cabinet has approved the signing of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and issuance of an Exploration license to UNOC for the Kasuruban block.
Kasuruban is an oil block in the Albertine Graben suitable for exploration.
The
@EACOP_
pipeline has a state-of-the-art design to ensure that it can safely and securely transport oil for the next 20+ years, with multiple layers of design integrity, construction assurance, monitoring & emergency preparedness.
It will be continuously monitored using a
Day two of
@AndrewMwenda
's tour of oil and gas projects comprised;
1. The
@TotalEnergies
ZPEB Rig erected in Nwoya District. Atop 10 well pads, it will support drilling of 130 oil wells.
This is part of the Tilenga project in which we are a joint venture partner
#RoadTo2025
The Africa, Carribean, Pacific-European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly sitting in Maputo city, Mozambique has voted to let Uganda proceed with developing the much sought-after East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.
#SupportEACOP
Congratulations His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga
@KingNadiopeIV
upon your 9th Coronation Anniversary. May your reign be filled with prosperity and continue to uplift the kingdom.
Funvugha Isebantu!
The 7th annual Uganda International Oil & Gas summit has officially kicked off. H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
will be giving the opening address. Here is the program for day 1.
It is Day 1 of the UNOC Board of Directors field visit to the oil and gas project areas. The Directors &
@CEO_UNOC
have been briefed on the progress so far of the ongoing operations at the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) which is located in Buhuka, Kikuube district.
Some of
The Kabalega International Airport will be fully operational 🛫🛬 by August 2025, according to Eng. Dr. Michael Nkambo Mugerwa.
Eng. Dr. Mugerwa is the GM Uganda Refinery Holding Company overseeing the Kabalega Industrial Park (KIP) in Kabaale, Hoima.
Authorities, he has
Another milestone worth celebrating 👏🏾
The coating plant for the
@EACOP_
pipes in Nzega, Tanzania has been launched. This is a major step in the implementation of the project.
We are a shareholder in EACOP with a 15% participating interest.
#SupportEACOP
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
UNOC invites qualified applicants from Buliisa, Hoima, and Masindi districts to apply for the undergraduate scholarship programme.
To apply online, visit
Tune in tomorrow as Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer
@pmuliisa21
appears on the
@ug_lawsociety
's Oil & Gas Webinar. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to participate in this insightful discussion with industry experts. Save the date!
Today's signing of a production sharing agreement and handover of a license follow UNOC's successful application.
UNOC applied after an
@MEMD_Uganda
announcement dubbed the second licensing round invited bids from oil companies in 2019.
#KasurubanLicense
Here's a book recommendation to challenge everything you thought you knew about the future of energy from New York Times best selling author, Alex Epstein.
KIWEDDE!
UNOC has in its sight the first vessel under the new sole importation of petroleum products mandate.
This follows the signing of two agreements namely the Tripartite Agreement (TPA) and the Transport and Storage Agreement (TSA).
The TPA is between Government of
A UNOC team led by the Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer,
@pmuliisa21
, has met with the
@GCICUganda
Management led by the Director,
@MKarekye
.
Here is a step-by-step process regarding pipeline construction.
1) Stringing: Involves transporting the pipeline to site & laying them end to end next to where the trench will be dug.
2) Bending: Involves bending the pipe segment (where required) using specialised equipment
Work on the Kingfisher Feeder Pipeline is ongoing.
It will deliver crude oil from the Kingfisher project in Buhuka, Kikuube District to the Kabalega Industrial Park (KIP) in Hoima.
Key features
-Over 40 kilometres
-heated
-insulated
- Diameter of 10 inches
- Thickness
Have you ever seen crude oil?
In the photos 👇 is crude oil, a result of well testing/flow testing at Kasemene-1, Buliisa District.
Uganda's crude oil is waxy and quickly solidifies on getting to the surface, the reason for a heated pipeline to Tanga, Tanzania.
In a keynote address at the ongoing
#UIOGS2022
, our Board Chairman, Emmanuel Katongole discloses that we have the funding as shareholders in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Projects, he says, will continue whilst ensuring that the environment is not degraded.
A logistics team comprising UNOC and
@UNRA_UG
has carried out a route survey covering 1,772km. The purpose was to identify bottlenecks on the route that will be used to bring in Oil and Gas equipment from Mombasa and Dar es Salaam so that UNRA can fix them & avoid project delays.
We will be at
@iuea_uganda
for the first ever oil & gas skills expo tomorrow, 28th to 29th April 2023.
Join us as we discuss the available opportunities for employment, training & career growth in the sector.
#OilSkillsExpoUg
EACOP Ltd MD Martin Tiffen: A total of 185 houses are to be built for people affected by the project.
"Half of those houses are in progress and should be complete by the middle of next year," he has told the
#UIOGS2022
.
EACOP is our midstream project.
#SupportEACOP
Get ready to elevate your business with exclusive insights, networking opportunities, and expert guidance. Whether you're a seasoned supplier or just starting out, the upcoming UNOC supplier development workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge to thrive in today's
Mombasa is one of the key transit points before fuel products arrive in Uganda.
In this clip, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer,
@Comrade_Otoa
gives a glimpse into the port activities.
3.5 kilometers.
The runway of the Hoima International Airport at Kabaale Industrial Park (KIP) in Buseruka, Hoima.
Long enough for:
✅Boeing 777 🛬 & 🛫
✅Antonov 124 🛬 & 🛫
KIP is one of our projects. *Status 👇 over a month ago.
In Hon
@NankabirwaRS
's welcome remarks she reassures H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
and the
#UIOGS2022
attendees that having achieved the FID, this year for the upstream and EACOP, Uganda is at a point where the projects have significantly matured and are in time for First Oil in April 2025
We are proud to have been given the 2023 Award for Excellence by the
@BSCInstitute
in recognition of our outstanding strategic performance management. 👏🏾
To read more about the award, click the link below 👇🏾
Tune in to
@nbstv
this evening at 10:30 pm as UNOC CEO - Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja shares her work experience in the oil and gas sector on the 'People and Power show'.
#90DaysOilandMining