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Powering Uganda's
Energy Future
10 years of driving Uganda's transformation in the petroleum sector — growing from a bold idea into a fully-fledged national oil company shaping the country's energy future.
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01 / 04/ Flagship Project
Uganda Refinery Progresses on Schedule
Construction of strategic storage and infrastructure advances at the Hoima refinery site, anchoring national energy security.
Our Operations
Integrated petroleum value chain management across Uganda's energy sector.
Upstream
Exploration and production of crude oil from Lake Albert basin. Managing petroleum agreements and maximizing resource recovery for national benefit.
Midstream
Transportation infrastructure including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Ensuring safe, efficient crude oil transportation from fields to markets.
Downstream
Refining operations at Kabaale Industrial Park. Processing crude oil into petroleum products for domestic consumption and regional export.
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Financial reports, performance metrics, and strategic outlook.
Partners
Procurement opportunities, tenders, and supplier registration.
Policymakers
ESG framework, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
Media
Press releases, announcements, and media gallery.
Public
Learn about our mandate, leadership, and national impact.
Flagship Projects
An overview of UNOC's flagship projects across the petroleum value chain.
Tilenga Project
Location
Buliisa & Nwoya Districts
Timeline
2025–2027
The Tilenga project involves the development of oil fields in the Lake Albert basin, targeting production of approximately 190,000 barrels of oil per day at peak. It includes drilling of over 400 wells and construction of a Central Processing Facility.
- →~190,000 barrels/day peak production
- →400+ wells planned across 6 fields
- →Central Processing Facility at Buliisa
- →Operated by TotalEnergies EP Uganda
TotalEnergies EP Uganda (Operator), CNOOC Uganda, UNOC
View ProjectPowering Uganda by the numbers
Concrete milestones tracking UNOC's contribution to Uganda's energy sector — from upstream reserves to operational infrastructure built over a decade of work.
Barrels Estimated Reserves
Pipeline Length (EACOP)
Barrels/Day Target Production
Years of Operations
News & Media
Latest updates and announcements from UNOC.
New01 / 04March 2, 2026
UNOC IS RECRUITING: HEAD CRUDE OIL MARKETING AND SUPPLY
UNOC seeks a seasoned professional to lead crude oil marketing and supply operations as Uganda transitions to first oil production.
02 / 04March 2, 2026
UNOC Strengthens Regional Energy Security with Strategic Partnership
Strategic collaborations with regional partners to enhance energy infrastructure and security across East Africa.
03 / 04December 22, 2025
UNOC Celebrated 10 Years Of Driving Uganda's Transformation In The Petroleum Sector
A decade of excellence in petroleum sector management, from inception to becoming a fully-fledged national oil company.
04 / 04October 23, 2025
UNOC and Baker Hughes EHO Ltd Sign MoU to Build Technical Capacity
Partnership agreement to enhance technical capabilities and knowledge transfer in petroleum operations and management.
Working together
UNOC collaborates with leading international operators, regulators, and government institutions to deliver Uganda's petroleum value chain.
Joint Venture Partner
TotalEnergies
Joint Venture Partner
CNOOC Uganda
Pipeline Partner
EACOP Co. Ltd
Regional Partner
TPDC Tanzania
Technical Partner
Baker Hughes
Regulator
Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Government
Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development
Government
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
Government
Bank of Uganda
Regulator
NEMA
Transparency
UGEITI
Regulator
PPDA
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