KJV Plans 2 Phased Development in Kenya’s South Lokichar Fields

The Kenya joint venture partners (KJV) comprising of Tullow Oil, Africa Oil, Maersk O&G and the Kenya government are now aligned on phased development that will limit upfront capital expenditures … Read More

Uganda seeks to Sell Crude Oil Produced During the Appraisal Period

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has advertised for bids for companies interested in the purchase of approximately 45,211 barrels of sweet and waxy crude oil currently in storage. The … Read More

African national oil companies (NOCs) need to evolve for the future in light of a challenging and disruptive environment: PwC analysis

NOCs across Africa have an enormous opportunity to secure a more sustainable future by transforming into “national energy companies” (‘NECs’), escaping the economic trap of a lower oil price and … Read More

Uganda’s Petrochemical Industrial Park Master Plan to be complete by February 2017

A master plan for the development of the petrochemical industrial park in Hoima, Uganda is expected to be completed by February 2017 according to the country’s Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana … Read More

Kenya Government ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Of Commencing Oil Exports in 2017

The Government of Kenya  has said it remains cautiously optimistic of exporting crude oil from the lokichar basin by June 2017 having overcome the various challenges that remain including requisite … Read More

Preview into Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector

Uganda’s oil and gas sector has since the discovery of oil in 2006 transitioned from the exploration and appraisal phase to the development phase as the country prepares for sustainable … Read More