Oil & Gas

According to EACOP's latest corporate update released on July 3, engineering, procurement and construction activities have now pushed the project beyond the 90% completion mark across both Uganda and Tanzania. The 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline will transport crude oil from Uganda's Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfields in Hoima to the Port of Tanga in Tanzania, providing Uganda with its first direct route to global oil markets. Construction teams are now concentrating on completing the remaining facilities, integrating operational systems and undertaking commissioning activities ahead of commercial production. Work continues on critical infrastructure including six pumping stations, two pressure reduction stations, the marine export terminal at Tanga Port and an advanced fibre-optic communication network to support pipeline operations.

The project continues to generate significant economic opportunities for both Uganda and Tanzania through employment, procurement and local content development. Thousands of workers remain engaged across construction sites as activities progress from major civil works to testing, electrical installations and operational readiness. THE EACOP PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR ECONOMIC DRIVER FOR EAST AFRICA, SUPPORTING JOB CREATION, LOCAL BUSINESS GROWTH AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENT ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS. National content programmes continue to increase the participation of local companies in engineering, transport, logistics, hospitality and technical services while equipping citizens with specialised skills needed for the expanding oil and gas industry. The company has also continued implementing community development initiatives covering education, healthcare, access to clean water, environmental conservation and livelihood restoration along the pipeline corridor.

Beyond its economic significance, the pipeline represents a strategic geopolitical achievement that strengthens energy cooperation between Uganda and Tanzania while positioning East Africa as an increasingly important player in global energy markets. Jointly owned by TotalEnergies, Uganda National Oil Company, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the pipeline will have the capacity to transport up to 246,000 barrels of crude oil per day once operational. The Ugandan government expects the project to attract billions of dollars in foreign investment, increase export earnings and stimulate industrial growth across manufacturing, engineering, transport, logistics and financial services. While environmental organisations continue to raise concerns over the project's ecological impacts, EACOP maintains that it is implementing internationally recognised environmental, social and governance standards in collaboration with regulators in both Uganda and Tanzania to ensure compliance with national laws and responsible project development.