Limited local content priorities by oil & gas companies worry Bunyoro
Currently, the Bunyoro sub-region is hosting two major oil and gas projects of King Fisher under CNOC and Tilenga under TotalEnergies EP Uganda.
Category: Oil & Gas
Dr Melania Chiponda: Africa’s green transition must not become a new colonial project
The green economy must not become the latest justification for old injustices. Africa deserves an energy future that is not only renewable but also fair.
African ecofeminists call for a just energy transition beyond extractivism
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Africa: governments, regional entities urged to put women at the centre of energy transition
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African experts warn fossil fuel dependence deepens poverty and inequality
Energy expert Joab Okanda warned that corruption, weak regulation and delayed infrastructure development continue to frustrate renewable energy investments across the continent.
China Pipeline Petroleum Company passes out 20 for EACOP automatic welding works
Oyet Denis, a beneficiary from Nwoya district says the training has advanced him from local metal workers and fabrication to world-class skills.
Feminist voices demand justice in critical minerals boom as women all for inclusion and power
Civil society organisations, including eco-feminist networks, are now pushing for policies that centre women in critical mineral value chains.
Africa’s energy wealth: Why good governance must power a just transition
Africa does not reject transition, but insists on one with justice, made possible by good governance.
The missing link in Africa’s energy security and industrialisation
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African petroleum ministers snub Africa energies summit in London
The recent boycott by these ministers reflects a broader belief by the continent that local content must be an integral part of oil and gas operations.
Tilenga oil project contractors demand US$10m in outstanding payments
Doreen Kwikiriza, an official from Three Ways Shipping Company, said that they remain committed to continue working together with all the implementing partners for better service delivery.