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Uganda s first refinery has the potential to build a lasting energy
A regional energy opportunity Uganda s geographic position makes the oil refinery so much more fortuitous. As a landlocked country, surrounded by other inland economies such as Rwanda and Burundi, access to refined petroleum products has historically depended on imports routed through coastal nations.
Why Uganda s oil refinery remains behind schedule
Yet beneath the fanfare of progress, one project remains stubbornly behind the curve; the Uganda Oil Refinery. Conceived as the crown jewel that would process the country s crude and guarantee energy self-sufficiency, the refinery has persistently lagged behind. Despite fresh assurances that the refinery will be ready between late 2029 and early 2030, it still faces years of preparatory work
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Key messages Uganda s planned oil refinery will have several benefits for the country, including for its security of fuel supply and balance of payments. The refinery could be reasonably profitable, generating an internal rate of return of 13 percent in a baseline scenario.
African Oil Refineries Take Centre Stage in Energy Push
African oil refineries are gaining urgency as import dependence and Middle East supply shocks expose the continent s energy-security gap.
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Refinery Complex Utilities saving at whole complex Steam saving at fractionation plants Dry fractionation- 20% Palm kernel dry fractionation- 66% Vent economizer- Recovers heat from flash steam from condensate tank
Energy in Uganda
Two heavy fuel oil thermal power stations exist in the country. Namanve Power Station is a 50 megawatt plant formerly owned by Jacobsen Electricity Company (Uganda) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jacobsen Elektro, an independent Norwegian power production company. The plant cost US$92 million (€66 million) to build in 2008. [34] The power station reverted to Uganda Electricity
Uganda Refinery Implementation Agreement Signed
An implementation Agreement (IA) for the Uganda Refinery has been signed, laying a foundation for the project, which is crucial for the commercialisation of Uganda s oil and gas resources. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni oversaw the signing of the IA between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and the) and Alpha MBM Investments LLC
UNOC: Uganda National Oil Company
Tilenga Project East African Crude Oil Pipeline Uganda Refinery Project Our Commitment We are committed to managing environment, health, safety and security and National Content. We are focused on sustainably meeting energy demand while creating lasting value for stakeholders.
Uganda signs off on commencement of $4 Billion oil refinery project
The construction of the refinery is set to take place over three years, with an emphasis on ensuring that Uganda meets its growing energy demands and adds value to its hydrocarbon resources. This refinery is a key component of Uganda s broader energy strategy, which focuses on self-reliance and sustainable growth in the oil and energy sectors.
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The Energy Transition Plan touches on all aspects of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development s work, covering renewables, energy efficiency, nuclear power, oil and gas resources, and deposits of critical minerals that are key to global energy transitions.