Energy and Extractives Update

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, through the Mines Department, has partnered with Busitema University and GIZ under the Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Uganda Programme to strengthen workforce...

Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to developing geothermal energy during the 3rd Geothermal Development Company (GDC) Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4–7 May 2026. Held under the theme “Driving Innovation and Affordable...

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has officially unveiled the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for Phase II of the Uganda Geothermal Resources Development Project, marking an important milestone in the...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted former South African President H.E. Jacob Zuma at State Lodge, Nakasero, for discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and investment partnerships between Uganda and South Africa. The...

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) participated in the 12th Session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Global Knowledge Exchange Programme held...

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) SACCO has officially sworn in its new Executive Committee, with the Permanent Secretary, Eng. Irene Pauline Bateebe, presiding over the ceremony alongside the Assistant...

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) bid farewell to Mr. Alex Arikiriza following his transfer to the Ministry of Works and Transport and welcomed Ms. Clare Ajego, who joins the...

The Management and Staff at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development sincerely thank Hon. Dr. Can. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu for her dedicated service, visionary leadership, and immense contribution to Uganda's energy...

NATIONAL PETROLEUM POLICY 2025Download The energy consumption in Uganda is mainly biofuels and waste which contributes 87.18% of the total primary energy consumed through firewood, charcoal and crop residues while petroleum accounts...