Uganda is enhancing its oil strategy by introducing a domestic refinery to complement its export efforts. A recent agreement with a UAE-based company will pave the way for building a new crude processing facility. Ownership will be split between the foreign investor and the national oil corporation.
Construction is expected to start soon, with the facility set to become operational in a few years. This project is part of a larger plan tied to major oil fields in the western region and will anchor a new industrial hub focused on petrochemical production and logistics.
To support the sector’s growth, a national training initiative is preparing local talent with essential technical expertise. International partners are leading the sessions, which are currently underway in the capital. Trainees are working on a central site that stabilizes crude oil before it enters the export system.
The initiative highlights the country’s push to build a skilled workforce and strengthen its presence across the entire energy value chain.
source: www.ecofinagency.com
African Energy Council