Don’t dismiss it. Disprove it Kampala, Uganda | JOSEPH WERE | Days after the European Union passed a resolution condemning ongoing investment in fossil fuels in Uganda, the basis for the censure remains unclear. The Lake Albert Development Project consists of several partners, with the French multinational oil company TotalEnergies (Total) …
Read More »Uganda and Tanzania renew commitment to secure EACOP
The two countries are harmonizing relevant laws and approval processes to hasten pipeline construction Kamapala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Senior officials from Uganda’s petroleum authority (PAU) and Tanzania’s energy and water utilities regulatory authority (EWURA)—the agencies that have regulatory powers over the oil industry in the two countries—have renewed …
Read More »DR Congo auctions 30 oil and gas blocks
The Democratic Republic of Congo is opening parts of the world’s second-biggest rainforest to drilling following its offer on July 28 of licensing rights for 27 oil and three gas blocks in the region. Initially, Kinshasa had planned to give away 16 oil blocks but it appears that with the …
Read More »The EACOP and Tilenga are win-win projects
Cheick-Omar Diallo, the TotalEnergies Spokesperson for the Tilenga and EACOP projects accompanied a French contingent of journalists on tour of Uganda’s oilfields and project affected persons. The Independent’s Ronald Musoke was on the four day visit (July 16-19) and spoke to him about his impressions. Tell us about your visit …
Read More »TotalEnergies agrees four development initiatives to spur the Albertine region
TotalEnergies EP Uganda Reinforces its Commitment to Sustainability Initiatives in Road Safety, Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage conservation in the Albertine Region Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development initiatives through the signing of four agreements aimed at enhancing road safety, …
Read More »East African Crude Oil Pipeline praised
Experts say it will help make energy poverty history in Africa by 2030 | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) represents a critical solution to making energy poverty history in Africa by 2030, say experts led by says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African …
Read More »TotalEnergies embarks on construction of central processing facility
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Central Processing Facility, the heart of the Tilenga project in Buliisa district is set to kick off. TotalEnergies commenced site preparation of the industrial area that will host the Central Processing Facility in May this year in Kasenyi village, Ngwedo sub-county, …
Read More »TOTAL: Nature will be in better situation than before the oil project
TotalEnergies has unveiled a biodiversity program in Tilenga development area Hoima, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | TotalEnergies EP Uganda will ensure that all the different kinds of life in its project area is well protected amid the ongoing oil and gas developments in the country’s pristine environment, according to its …
Read More »Standard Bank EACOP pipeline finance plan still on table despite protests
Cape Town, South Africa | MELISSA BRITZ – ALL AFRICA.COM | Climate activists have demanded answers from Standard Bank for its involvement and continued support for oil and gas projects on the African continent, even as the worst effects of the climate crisis are being seen and felt. Activist shareholders …
Read More »Minister turns to churches for support amidst opposition to EACOP
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is turning to churches to seek their support for the development of Uganda’s oil and gas sector. Climate activists have stepped up their campaigns against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) by targeting the churches and have had an audience with the Pope …
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