Welcome to the
Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC)
The Industry Enhancement Centre is an oil and gas sector-led initiative that is empowering Ugandan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to participate sustainably in the nation’s oil and gas sector. The IEC is a strategy entity through which key sector players are achieving capacity building and transfer of knowledge, skills and technology to Ugandan SMEs to position themselves competitively for sector opportunities.
Vision
Mission
Core Values
Integrity
Integrity
Integrity is the foundation of IEC’s work, ensuring transparency, trust, and accountability in empowering SMEs to participate meaningfully in Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector.
Collaboration
Collaboration
IEC fosters collaboration by uniting industry players and stakeholders to co-create solutions that build SME capacity and enhance their participation in Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector and beyond.
Sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainability shapes how IEC designs and delivers programs, fosters partnerships, and strengthens local enterprises to drive long- term growth in the Oil and Gas sector and contribute to Uganda’s sustainable development.
Safety
Safety
IEC champions a safety- first culture by promoting industry-standard practices and ensuring all programs align with national regulations and global best practices in Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector.
Excellence
Excellence
IEC upholds the highest standards to build a competent, credible, and results-driven Oil and Gas sector in Uganda, guided by integrity and discipline.
What We Do
Facilitating SME Participation in the Oil and Gas Sector
Support Ugandan SMEs to be able to participate in the oil and gas sector through our capacity development programmes
Advising SMEs on Diversification for Sustainable Growth
Guide and advise Ugandan SMEs on diversification of their services and personnel into other sectors, projects or regions for business sustainability through our structured coaching and mentorship support.
How We Do It
Why choose IEC
HOLISTIC 360 SUPPORT PROGRAMME
- Access to information & opportunities through the IEC website
- Access to practical capacity building and business development
- Access to finance by leveraging our financial partners
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
- Partnering with key industry players
- Partnering with Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies
- Partnering with Oil & Gas licensees and contractors
LEVERAGE BEST PRACTICE
- Use of global best practices
- Adoption of innovative approaches and tools
- Integration of sustainability and diversification practices
RESOURCEFUL
- E-learning platform
- Access to a Physical & E-library with sector publications
- Access to latest updates on Oil & Gas and related sectors
IEC Steering Committee
Strategic Steering Committee
The Strategic Steering Committee is composed of; TotalEnergies EP Uganda, The JV of Zoramu Consulting Group Limited and Invest In Africa.
IEC Steering Committee
The IEC Steering Committee is be composed of; Petroleum Authority Uganda (PAU); JV Partners: TotalEnergies EP Uganda, China National Offshore Oil Corporation and Uganda National Oil Company; The Joint Venture of Zoramu Consulting Group Limited and Invest in Africa; Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development; Private Sector Foundation Uganda.
Project Team
Partners
Award winning Project
We are honored to have been named National Content Partner of the Year 2025 at the PAU 6th National Content Conference. This award recognizes our dedication to innovative, high-quality content that makes a national impact.
This achievement reflects the strength of our team and partners—and motivates us to continue delivering content that inspires, engages, and elevates standards across the industry.