Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanzanian Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) officials have inspected the contentious East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) routes in Uganda and promised to fast-track the process for approving its construction license. The EACOP company at the beginning of last month wrote to the two …
Read More »EACOP is locally insured: IRA boss
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline secured lead insurers within the country with the approval of the Insurance Regulatory Authority-IRA. The IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega told journalists in Kampala that the insurance question around the project was already resolved. While there have …
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 »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 »Minister Nankabirwa urges oil and gas companies to open activity areas to public
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government, oil and gas companies continue to counter opposition to the development of the sector in Uganda, which has recently targeted religious institutions. The crusaders accuse the government of allowing activities that they say will affect the livelihoods of mainly poor Ugandans as well …
Read More »Will Ugandan insurers benefit from oil, gas led growth?
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurance is a vital aspect of society and investors in Uganda’s Oil and gas sector will require some form of insurance against unforeseen risks. As the oil and gas sector shifts into the development stage, some are predicting that the insurance sector will emerge …
Read More »IN THE INDEPENDENT: Time for EAC standby force
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Time for EAC Standby Force: Why should regional armies cooperate everywhere but on battlefield? THE LAST WORD How to broaden political appeal: Lessons for Uganda’s opposition from the repositioning of the National Front, …
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 »Catholic Bishops to discuss EACOP during June plenary
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Catholic bishops under the Uganda Episcopal Conference are set to discuss the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP in their plenary scheduled for this month, Uganda Radio Network has learned. EACOP has been at the center of discussions across the world with different environmental activists lobbying different …
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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