EACOP submits construction application to Uganda
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) company has applied to the Ugandan government for a licence to begin construction.
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Marsh named as insurance broker for EACOP plan
Marsh McLennan has been identified as the insurance broker for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Standard Chartered under fire over Mozambique LNG emissions
Projects backed by Standard Chartered in 2021 will emit 2.3 billion tonnes of CO2 over their lifespan, with Mozambique LNG to play a major part in this.
World’s largest reinsurer will not provide EACOP cover
Munich Re will not insure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), throwing up another challenge for the TotalEnergies-driven project in Uganda and Tanzania.
Stranded asset risk in Africa on the rise
Investments in Africa’s oil and gas risk undermining a move to lower carbon energy sources and are at risk of becoming stranded assets, according to a new report.
South African banks opt out of EACOP financing
Four of South Africa’s five major banks have said they will not support the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), in Uganda and Tanzania.
FID at last for $10bn Lake Albert project
TotalEnergies and CNOOC Ltd have taken the final investment decision (FID) on Uganda’s Lake Albert development, finally triggering the start of work on the 240,000 barrel per day project.
TotalEnergies signs Rwanda MoU ahead of Uganda FID
TotalEnergies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Rwanda ahead of a final investment decision (FID) in Uganda tomorrow.
As EACOP FID looms, French court knocks TotalEnergies back
A French court has found against TotalEnergies in a case on the “duty of vigilance” law, with environmental NGOs claiming this as a victory.
CNOOC takes FID on Uganda’s Kingfisher
CNOOC Uganda has confirmed a final investment decision (FID) for the Kingfisher field, marking another step forward for the Lake Albert development.
EACOP lines up pipe suppliers
Uganda’s oil plans are starting to come together, with contracts nearing on the current project and with more to come.
Energy poverty vs ESG emission concerns
Tackling emissions has come to dominate discussions around ESG, driving concerns that progress is slipping on tackling the energy gap that continues in many African states.
Putting local content at the heart of Uganda’s oil plans
On the cusp of activity starting, Uganda is making ready for a storm of activity to develop its Lake Albert resources.
Activists prank TotalEnergies with animal exodus plan
TotalEnergies has a plan to evacuate endangered animals from Uganda and Tanzania to France – or so a group of unidentified pranksters would have the world believe.
AXA opts out of role in TotalEnergies’ EACOP
AXA will not support TotalEnergies’ East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), the insurer told the StopEACOP alliance.
Pressure mounts on EACOP insurers amid carbon push
Groups opposing TotalEnergies’ plan for an East African pipeline have called on insurance and reinsurance brokers to steer clear.
Tanzania signs EACOP HGA, as Kenya launches Lamu
Uganda and Tanzania have taken another step toward construction of a major oil export pipeline, while port operations begin in Kenya.
Macron says “count on me” for EACOP support
French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken of his support for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
French banks disavow Total’s EACOP plans
Three French banks have committed not to provide project financing for the Total-led East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Uganda prices up Lake Albert plans
The Lake Albert development, including export pipeline, will cost $15 billion with contracts expected to be dished out following final investment decision (FID) on April 11.
Total gives greenlight in Uganda
Multi-billion dollar Uganda oil project FID tipped for Sunday
Total should announce final investment decision (FID) for its Lake Albert project on April 11.
Total notes African delays, drilling plans
Total expects to start up its Ikike field, offshore Nigeria, by the end of 2021 and will drill a number of exploration wells across its African portfolio.
Mourning pushes back EACOP signing
A deal involving Uganda, Tanzania and Total has been pushed back, following the death of Tanzanian President John Magufuli.
Total launches transparency push in Uganda
Total has published reviews and plans relating to its Tilenga and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) projects in Uganda and Tanzania.