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Uganda’s First Oil Near Reality | Uganda News
Uganda’s dream of exporting its first oil is almost here—EACOP, the 1,400-kilometer pipeline linking Uganda’s fields to Tanzania’s Port of Tanga, is now 92% complete and in final testing. With pump stations, fiber-optic networks, and heating systems being rigorously checked, the project is on track to begin moving crude soon. Minister Monica Musenero highlights the transformative economic potential, while defending EACOP against global fossil fuel criticism by noting petroleum’s enduring global use. Uganda plans to leverage oil revenue for green energy investments and broader economic growth…
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