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TotalEnergies EP Uganda and SLB support advanced oil & gas training curriculum in Ugandan Universities.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda and SLB have handed over specialized education software and computer hardware to Makerere, Kyambogo and Nkumba Universities in a bid to boost their oil and gas training curriculum.
The support is aimed at enhancing the capacity of the universities to train and produce candidates with the relevant technical skills that are needed for the oil and gas sector in Uganda. It aligns with the companies’ commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 regarding quality education as well as their national commitments to skilling, capacity building, and support to Ugandan educational institutions.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Philippe GROUEIX, General Manager of TotalEnergies EP Uganda, said over 1,500 Ugandans have been trained in various transferable technical skills with international certifications that enhance their employability in Uganda and abroad.
“Over the years, we have placed great emphasis on supporting educational institutions in Uganda, such as UPIK, Makerere, and Kyambogo Universities, to develop the capacities required to train more Ugandans in oil and gas disciplines, and today’s handover is aimed at augmenting this support in line with our commitments to national content development and youth inclusion and education,” he said.
As part of this support, TotalEnergies EP Uganda has provided to each institution eight (8) computer hardware stations comprising eight (8) tower servers, sixteen (16) monitors, and peripherals, with a total value exceeding $200,000 (over sh770,000,000) while SLB has provided four (4) specialized training software licenses (Petrel, Techlog, Eclipse & Petromod) installed and configured on each computer hardware station. Additionally, SLB will conduct training sessions for the respective university users in July 2025 to ensure effective utilization of the tools and will continue to renew the licenses annually.
This contribution aims to enhance the institutions’ capacity to train Ugandans in various oil & gas disciplines. With support of SLB, which provided industry-leading software, we continue to affirm our commitment to youth education and their participation in Uganda’s development pic.twitter.com/CnDsKBSxAE
— Philippe Groueix (@PhilippeGroueix) June 11, 2025
Valerian Pfrimmer, Managing Director for East and South Africa at SLB, affirmed the company’s commitment to supporting national content development in Uganda. SLB is a global energy technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet.
“By donating four of our industry-leading software platforms: Petrel™, Techlog, Eclipse™, and Petromod, we are bridging the gap between classroom theory and field application. These platforms cover the full spectrum of exploration and production and are essential to real-world operations. They not only enhance petroleum geoscience and engineering education but also serve as strategic enablers for national development,” Pfrimmer said.
The equipment was handed over to the respective institution heads: Prof Juma Kasozi, representing the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Dr John Okuonzi representing the Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University; and Prof. Jude T. Lubega the Vice Chancellor of Nkumba University who all expressed gratitude to the Companies for the support. The ceremony was witnessed by the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, represented by Betty Namubiru, the Manager of National Content at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Joint Venture Partners CNOOC and Uganda National Oil Company, well as EACOP Ltd.
This action complements other ongoing initiatives implemented as part of TotalEnergies EP Uganda’s broader commitment to specialized education and capacity building/training programmes such as: The Tilenga Academy, the Tilenga Train the Trainer program, the Makerere University Emergency Medicine Simulation Training Centre (established in 2023), internship and graduate trainee opportunities, support to the refurbishment of the Makerere Ivory Tower auditorium, and Scholarship programs, among others.
