Meant to transport the oil coming from three oil fields being developed in Uganda, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) would be the longest heated crude oil pipeline in the world, estimated to cost $2.5-billion. At full production, it is expected to transport up to 230,000 barrels a day. Planned to run from the shores of
The Congolese government has talked to Tullow Oil about purchasing a stake in the Lake Albert licences along the country’s border with Uganda, said four people with knowledge of the discussions. Total and Eni had also showed some interest, two of the people said. The blocks could be a natural fit for Tullow and Total,
Tullow Oil, an Independent oil explorer has issued a statement confirming great hope in the new year 2019. The company believes for growth in its oil production by 10%. The statement was issued on Wednesday and Tullow based its claim on the successful drilling program at its Ghanaian assets. “Tullow is well-placed to deliver on
After decades of failed attempts, Kenya finally struck oil six years ago. Commercially viable reserves were discovered in Turkana, the northwest of the country, by British oil company, Tullow Oil. The basin is estimated to contain about 560 million barrels of oil. While commercial production is a few years away, there’s growing concern that Kenya isn’t ready for the environmental,
Tullow Oil, British Oil Company will continue its oil and gas development activities in Turkana County, the Government has said. A statement from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining reveals that the government has reached an agreement with the company, and such includes addressing the grievances that stalled the transportation of the commodity to the
Transportation of crude oil under the Early Oil Pilot Scheme can now resume next week after area leaders allowed Tullow Oil to ferry the resource following a meeting between Turkana elected leaders led by Governor Josphat Nanok and a high powered government delegation led by Petroleum and Mining cabinet secretary John Munyes and Rift Valley
A statement from Kenya Presidency says Tullow Oil has confirmed will start commercial Oil production in June 2017 following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive to expedite exportation of Kenya’s first commercially viable oil. While briefing President Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi Tullow Oil Chief Operating Officer, Paul McDade, said his company has made good progress and
Tanzania has confirmed it is looking to owning about 8 percent stake or more in Uganda’s proposed 60,000 barrels per day refinery project. On addition to the Crude Oil Export Pipeline, proposed to run from Uganda Oil-rich Albertine graben to Tanzanian Northeastern Port of Tanga, the deal positions Tanzania as the leading regional partner in
Kenya will start a search next week for companies to design a crude oil export pipeline costing some $2.1 billion and which should be completed by 2021, Energy and Petroleum Minister Charles Keter said. Tullow Oil and partner Africa Oil first struck oil in Lokichar in northwest Kenya in 2012 and Keter said the pipeline
Speculative media reports coming from Kenya say the country is in preparation to pump its Oil deposits from Lokichar valley to the International market in early 2016. According to Oil News Kenya, the nation’s leadership has reached significant discussions on the issue with the latest being using road transport means as the nation awaits the