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Networking Events at IEC Contributing to Growth in Uganda’s Oil & Gas Sector

The Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) in Kololo hosts significant Oil and Gas Business to Business Networking Events. These events mark a pivotal moment for Uganda’s oil and gas industry, bringing together key stakeholders, industry experts, and business leaders to discuss and strategize on enhancing the sector’s growth and sustainability. Read More: https://nilepost.co.ug/business/222287/networking-events-a-catalyst-for-sme-growth-in-ugandas-oil-gas-sector

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Pioneering Biodiversity Conservation Amid Major Oil Projects in the Albertine Region

TotalEnergies Uganda is executing two significant oil projects, Tilenga and EACOP, in the biodiversity-rich North Albertine region, home to iconic species like the Nubian giraffe and Eastern chimpanzee. The company prioritizes biodiversity protection through a landscape-based approach, launching its Biodiversity Program in June 2022 to achieve a Net Positive Impact (NPI) and ensure better preservation

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IEC Completes National Student Database (NSD) Registration Drive

The Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) has successfully concluded its National Student Database (NSD) registration, aimed at improving student data management in Uganda. The initiative collects and stores student information across all education levels, streamlining services in the education sector. Launched earlier this year, the drive addressed long-standing issues such as inefficient record-keeping and difficulties tracking

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Unlocking Opportunities for Ugandan SME’s Through the National Oil & Gas Policy

Uganda’s National Oil & Gas Policy is creating a wealth of opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. By emphasizing local participation and capacity building, the policy aims to ensure that Ugandan businesses can tap into the vast potential of the oil and gas sector. This initiative not only promotes economic growth

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Empowering Uganda’s Workforce (IEC Oil and Gas Training Program)

As Uganda’s oil and gas industry grows, the need for a skilled workforce becomes critical. The Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) carries out a transformative Oil and Gas Training Program to equip Ugandans with the technical expertise needed for this fast-evolving sector. This program, aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040, covers key areas such as oil exploration,

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IMF Projects Double-Digit Economic Growth for Uganda as Oil Production Begins in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a transformative phase for Uganda’s economy with the initiation of oil production in 2025. Economic growth is expected to surge, with Uganda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to soar to 10.8% in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, significantly up from the previously estimated 6.2%. This remarkable growth will be fueled

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TotalEnergies Expands Renewables Portfolio with Hydropower Deals Across Africa

French energy giant TotalEnergies has announced the expansion of its renewables portfolio with new deals in Africa. The energy company bought 100% of SN Power, a subsidiary of Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec, the company said in a statement on July 30. SN Power, in partnership with Norfund and British International Investment (BII), holds a

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Uganda Eyes Boost to 6.5 Billion Barrel Reserves with New Oil Exploration

Uganda is exploring for oil in two new regions where potential discoveries of crude could increase the country’s proven reserves of 6.5 billion barrels, its Energy minister said on Wednesday. Commercial quantities of crude oil were discovered in the Albertine Graben basin in Uganda’s west near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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