A high-level Uganda–Tanzania stakeholder meeting has been held this morning at the Ministry of Energy in Dar es Salaam as part of the ongoing coordination for Uganda’s first oil under the EACOP Project. The meeting, led by Uganda’s Minister of Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Hon. Dr.

The delegation has received updates on the pipeline, above-ground installations, the Tanga marine terminal, and supporting infrastructure, with construction at peak levels and on track for start-up by 31st July 2026 and first oil exports expected in October 2026. Both

Yesterday, a Ugandan delegation led by Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu met with Tanzania’s Minister of Energy, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi in Tanzania to assess firsthand the readiness of the EACOP project. The engagement comes as both countries gear up for first oil this year, with

Exciting times for the country as civil works on EACOP enter the peak phase. Pump systems are now being tested in Uganda and Tanzania as preparations intensify for Uganda’s first oil, expected this year. Over 12,000 workers have been deployed in both countries to ensure

Ahead of the EACOP field tour, the Ugandan delegation, led by the Minister of Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Hon. Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has paid a courtesy call to the Tanga Regional Commissioner, Dr Batilda Buriani, joined by leaders from Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy, UNOC, NPC, and EACOP. The

We are urgently searching for a Head of Crude Oil Marketing and Trading to lead and oversee UNOC’s crude oil marketing function at both strategic and operational levels. Applications are open to suitably qualified candidates, whether expatriate or non-expatriate. Submit an

UNOC Board Chairman Mathias Katamba on EACOP: This is a project that has spurred the transformation of lives and the beginning of a new era for the Republic of Uganda as an oil producer. As a shareholder, UNOC sees EACOP not just as infrastructure, but as a catalyst for East

Once produced, Uganda’s crude oil will be transported to Uganda’s refinery, with export volumes flowing through the East African Crude Oil Pipeline to Tanga, Tanzania, where it will exit the region for shipment worldwide.

UNOC staff, members of the UNOC Board, the Minister of Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, UNOC Executive Management, and the EACOP Managing Director overseeing the readiness of the EACOP Project as Uganda prepares for first oil this year.

As part of her mandate as Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development , Hon. Can. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu led a team on a site visit to the #EACOP project at Pump Station 1 (PS1), the starting point of the EACOP pipeline, to assess and monitor implementation progress. Among the team was the Permanent Secretary,

Overall project progress of EACOP stands at 79%.  Pipeline construction is at 62%, with over 1,400km welded and 500km fully buried and backfilled. Above-Ground Installation (AGI) works in Uganda and Tanzania continue to advance steadily.

Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu PAU_Uganda UNOC Construction activities are at peak levels, with approximately 3,500 workers mobilized in #Uganda, contributing to a total workforce of about 12,000 personnel across Uganda and Tanzania. This level of activity is expected to continue through Quarter 1 and early Quarter 2, 2026,

From beekeeping and agriculture to skills development and sustainable livelihoods, discover how targeted community initiatives are transforming lives across Uganda's Tilenga project areas, boosting incomes and creating lasting impact beyond oil.

UNOC held a stakeholder engagement with Licensed Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Kampala to review progress on the petroleum import and supply policy. UNOC shared updates, key operational issues, and its 2026 supply-planning outlook, focused on efficiency and supply stability.

UNOC has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Baker Hughes EHO FZE Uganda Branch. This partnership supports UNOC’s statutory mandate to develop in-depth technical expertise. The agreement provides a framework for collaboration in key areas, including

At UNOC, protecting the environment isn’t just a checklist. Conservation walks hand in hand with progress and real progress means growing together with nature, not at its expense.

UNOC has unveiled plans to extend the pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, building on the existing 325km Nairobi–Eldoret line to strengthen fuel supply security. This aligns with progress on the 320 million-litre storage terminal in Kampala and supports the goal of delivering the

UNOC’s decision to undertake a 2D seismic survey is a milestone in Uganda’s push to confirm new oil resources. It helps determine whether Kasuruban holds commercially viable oil and whether UNOC should move toward development or if the company will burn money without finding oil.

Today we celebrate a national martyr, the great Archbishop Janani Luwum. We remember him as one of Uganda’s bravest leaders who stood up when it was costly.