Activist arrests mar spud of Uganda’s first production well
“I told [the European Parliament] to go to hell!” Museveni said. “But I didn’t hear the French government making any trouble.”
Yoweri Museveni
European Parliament finding on Uganda fails democracy, Total says
The European Parliament’s criticism of oil projects in Uganda failed to “respect the fundamental principles” of democracy, TotalEnergies has said.
Uganda warns off “insufferable” Europe, plans licence round
Uganda’s government struck a defiant tone at an oil conference in Kampala, warning Europe to focus on its own problems and setting out plans for a new licensing round.
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.
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).
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.
Mourning pushes back EACOP signing
A deal involving Uganda, Tanzania and Total has been pushed back, following the death of Tanzanian President John Magufuli.
Uganda goes to the polls amid ruling party crackdown
Uganda goes to the polls today in an election that is likely to see President Yoweri Museveni returned for a sixth term.
EACOP reaches government deal with Tanzania
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has signed a host government agreement (HGA) with Tanzania, as plans for the Ugandan oil development near the finish line.
Uganda signs Total, Tanzania deals
Uganda has signed a host government agreement (HGA) with Total on the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), followed by new declarations with Tanzania on the link.
Uganda keeps oil industry hopes alive
Uganda and Tanzania are pushing ahead with their plans for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) despite Total’s decision to put work on hold, following the breakdown of talks on the sale of Tullow Oil’s Ugandan stakes.