Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that cements their collaboration on environmental conservation and community development. The partnership focuses on two flagship initiatives: tree growing under Ekibira Kya Kabaka and the …
Read More »Uganda oil project employs over 10,500 locals
The East African country is developing oilfields around Lake Albert in partnership with TotalEnergies and China’s CNOOC, with commercial output expected next year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | On Sep 16, TotalEnergies EP Uganda launched its 2025 Social Report, highlighting jobs, community projects and environmental safeguards in its Tilenga …
Read More »EACOP, CPP and partners launch university scholarship program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., together with its Tier One Contractor for Pipeline (PPL) construction and Above Ground Installations (AGI), China Petroleum Pipeline Ltd. (CPP), has officially launched a scholarship program to support gifted but underprivileged engineering students in Uganda. The …
Read More »EACOP launches campaign to prevent gender-based violence and harassment
EACOP deepens commitment to gender equality with campaign againt gender based violence and sexual reproductive health risks Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched a campaign to prevent Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and address Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) risks, …
Read More »Hearing of compensation case against EACOP flops over missing court file
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of applications against the construction works of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has flopped due to the missing court files. A section of the EACOP-affected persons from Kyotera, Lwengo, and Rakai districts filed two applications before the Masaka High …
Read More »EXPERTS: Oil revenues still at risk of misuse
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tax experts have voiced concerns about the government’s failure to significantly increase domestic revenue mobilisation levels amid dwindling external assistance sources. Uganda’s domestic revenues have remained at around 13 percent of the economy’s value for years despite government efforts to increase the ratio to …
Read More »SANITATION: EACOP boosts Masaka institute with new facilities
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., the company spearheading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has this week opened new and refurbished lavatory and ablution facilities at Mummy’s Institute of Beauty Design and Commercial Studies with the aim of enhancing the …
Read More »EACOP boosts water safety in Sembabule District by donating 14 rainwater harvesting tanks
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | EACOP Ltd. has handed over 14 rainwater harvesting tanks to communities in Sembabule District, a move aimed at alleviating water scarcity and ensuring clean, safe water access for approximately 140 households. This initiative, part of the company’s Social Economic Investment initiatives, under the …
Read More »Rotary to support implementation of EACOP Green Schools Initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., the company spearheading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary to support the implementation of the EACOP Green Schools Initiative. The MoU establishes a …
Read More »EACOP reaffirms commitment to local talent
Tanzanaian High Commissoner, oil chiefs make ground-breaking capacity building drive to Uganda Petroleum Institute at Kigumba Kigumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project reaffirmed its commitment to fostering local talent with a high-level delegation visit to the Uganda Petroleum Institute in Kigumba (UPIK). The …
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