Balancing opportunities for sustainable development with challenges of governance, corruption, inconsistent policies, resource limitations COMMENT | CHRISTOPHER BURKE | Uganda, similar to many Sub-Saharan African countries, faces significant challenges in energy policy development due to economic, environmental and political factors. While Uganda has made progress in energy development, a substantial portion …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ghanaian Oil and gas expert says national content in the upstream sector, if handled very well may result in indigenous companies breaking out into international spheres. Egbert Faibile Jnr, the Chief Executive Officer at Petroleum Commission of Ghana also cautions that Uganda needs to …
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Many Ugandans Unaware of Alternative Cooking Methods Beyond Charcoal and Firewood – UNACC Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts from the Uganda National Alliance for Clean Cooking (UNACC) have raised concerns about the lack of awareness among Ugandans regarding alternatives to charcoal and firewood. Sarah Babirye, Projects Manager at …
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COMMENT | YUSUF MASABA | World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) that kicked off on November 11, running till next week on Friday. With …
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Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has announced plans to relocate thousands of residents from seven villages in Kidera Sub-county, Buyende District, to pave the way for Uganda’s first nuclear power plant. The 30-square-kilometre facility is projected to generate 8,400 megawatts of electricity, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s baby steps towards transition to electric mobility (e-mobility) is steadily getting more viable than ever, thanks to the expansion of charging infrastructure across the country. Shortage of charging facilities had earlier hindered Uganda’s shift to e-mobility. This growth began with battery-swapping stations for electric …
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TEHRAN | Xinhua | Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency () Rafael Grossi on Friday visited two Iranian nuclear sites of Natanz and Fordow for the first time. During his visit, Grossi was accompanied by Massimo Aparo, IAEA deputy director general and head of the IAEA Department of …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is targeting approximately 10 million new electricity connections through both grid and off-grid, to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030. Speaking at the Power Forum held on October 30, 2024, at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Eng. Irene Pauline Bateebe …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies, the global integrated energy says it is committed to supporting Uganda’s energy security agenda. It says that is demonstrated by the numerous renewable energy projects that it is developing in Uganda. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, TotalEnergies Uganda Deputy General Manager said the support towards solar …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has signed a Supply and Purchase Agreement with Global Gases Group to establish a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facility and cylinder manufacturing and filling plants. The facility, set to be constructed in Luzira by 2026, aims to boost LPG usage across the …
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