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Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) “No Blood for Oil” is ...

StopEACOP Coalition Welcomes Historic Climate Trial in France

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

20/02/2026

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The StopEACOP coalition has welcomed the opening of France’s first major climate trial against oil and gas giant TotalEnergies, describing ...

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, left, greets Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday. The two leaders met to discuss regional security and the expansion of energy and trade cooperation between their nations.

Museveni, Suluhu announce plans for regional gas and oil pipelines

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

08/02/2026

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, left, greets Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday. The two ...

Officials from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline pose for a group photo at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel following a forum on how local suppliers can tap into the 246,000-barrel-per-day oil project. Pictured are EACOP Commissioning Manager Kamal Bouzalmata, fourth from right, and National Content Manager Merian Ahabwe, fifth from right.

Local suppliers to tap into 246,000-barrel-per-day oil project

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

03/02/2026

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Local businesses are positioned to become key players in a massive energy infrastructure project as Uganda prepares ...

Uganda prepares to commission its Kabalega Airport refinery by April as the nation nears 79 percent completion of its historic commercial oil infrastructure.

Energy minister says Kabalega Airport refinery ready by April

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

22/01/2026

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Uganda prepares to commission its Kabalega Airport refinery by April as the nation nears 79 percent completion of its historic ...

The pipeline will run for 296 km in Uganda from Kabaale to the Uganda-Tanzania border traversing 10 districts covering 171 villages, 2,321 acres of land.

Technical commissioning for Uganda oil pipeline set for July 31

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

22/01/2026

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The pipeline will run for 296 km in Uganda from Kabaale to the Uganda-Tanzania border traversing 10 districts covering 171 ...

Ggoobi emphasized the importance of attracting tourists and investors to achieve the country's 10-fold growth strategy.

Infrastructure and extractives win big in 2026/27 budget proposal

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

08/01/2026

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Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda's economic growth and job creation ...

The 1,443km EACOP will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the mid-western oil fields to Tanga port in Tanzania. The project’s ownership structure includes TotalEnergies (62%), Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC – 15%), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC – 8%), and Tanzania’s Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC – 15%).

Uganda to export electricity to power regional crude oil pipeline

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

06/01/2026

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The 1,443km EACOP will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the mid-western oil fields to Tanga port in Tanzania. The project’s ...

Solid Rock with its regional award at the ECI Awards

Solid Rock wins international award for impact of its training on major oil and gas projects in East Africa

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

02/12/2025

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Solid Rock with its regional award at the ECI Awards Solid Rock Life and Business Services’ training work has been ...

HELLEN MASIKA: Climate Justice or Climate Burden? Uganda’s Right to Limit Commitments at COP30

by HELLEN MASIKA | GUEST WRITER

09/11/2025

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Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) Uganda, like many developing nations, ...

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