Energy and Extractives Update

Protea Hotel: 18 August 2025: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has held an inception workshop to launch Uganda’s PCB Child Project...

Petroleum House, Entebbe, 4 August 2025: The Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production Department (PEDPD) recently held a focused technical interpretation session, chaired by Mr. Patrick Lulika (Geophysicist/Seismic). The meeting brought together experts...

Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala: Today marked the inaugural meeting of the Committee to oversee the development of a Regional Cumulative Impact Management Strategy (CIMS) for oil and gas activities in the...

Atomic Energy Council, Bukoto, 6 August 2025: Ms. Carol Aguti, AC HSE joined the support mission at the Atomic Energy Council on Bukoto to provide guidance to the team on updating the...

Amber House, 6 August 2025: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) held a bilateral meeting with a team from the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) to explore potential areas of...

7 August 2025: Ms. Caro Aguti, AC HSE represented the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), at a consultative meeting on Uganda’s draft Waste Management Policy. The discussions emphasized the establishment...

GSML Entebbe, 7 August 2025:  Metrologists from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) calibrated analytical and weighing balances, ovens, and furnaces at the Geological Survey and Mineral Laboratory (GSML) in Entebbe....

Malaba Blending Facility, 5 August 2025:  Construction of the Malaba Blending Facility, operated by Bukona Agro Processors Ltd., is steadily advancing, with major milestones achieved as of 5 August 2025. Land preparation:...

Parliament of Uganda, 12 August 2025: MEMD officials from the Energy Resources Department (ERD), Eng. Musiime Emmer Rava, Senior Energy Officer, and Ms. Justine Akumu, Senior Clean Cooking Officer met with Hon....