The Journey to FID – History of Petroleum Exploration in Uganda
The Early Efforts (Pre-1980) In 1925, the Petroleum Potential of Uganda was documented by a Government Geologist E.J. Wayland, in the publication “Petroleum in Uganda”. The report documented the existence of oil seepages along the shores of Lake Albert on both Uganda and DRC sides. In 1936 -1956, the first shallow stratigraphic wells were drilled by the […]
A shift to clean energy won’t affect us, says Museveni as Uganda signs deal to mark the start to oil production
The global shift to clean energy will not have a big toll on Uganda’s oil as many have predicted. President Museveni In a bid to preserve the environment, the global call for a shift to renewable energy has gained momentum with many saying the world now needs to adopt energy sources like solar, biogas, ethanol, […]