Senior Policy-makers from across West and Central Africa called for greater regional cooperation and capacity development to support the effective management and governance of natural resources in their countries. The respective government experts made the call after an intensive three-day workshop on tax regulation in the extractives industry. The NEPAD-led workshop which was held in
Oil and gas sector to lead Poverty reduction in Uganda and Kenya—Read Full report
The huge oil and gas deposits in East African region if managed could be an important driver of economic development, a recent survey says. The report titled “Oil Governance in Uganda and Kenya” is born out of a study undertaken by UNEP-WCMC for the MacArthur Foundation, from November 2013 to May 2014 and updated in
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CONTRACTION AND Comfort OF CARDIAC Fabric Contraction and peacefulness . are sophisticated activities which can be precisely represented based on the conversation of numerous variables. These details have the contractile proteins (myosin, actin, and tropomyosin), a calcium supplement mechanism of cell transporting, calcium mineral ions, and high energy source phosphates.
Somalia is Investigating the ‘Soma Oil bribery Scandal’—Foreign minister
The Somali government has launched investigations into the alleged bribery scam related to British exploration firm Soma Oil and Gas, which has been searching for oil in the horn of Africa state. Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said on July 31 it had launched a criminal investigation into Soma Oil, although it did not outline
International Summit to give Insight into challenges and Opportunities in Uganda’s Oil industry
KAMPALA The Uganda International Oil and Gas Summit (UIOGS) will feature presentations aimed at providing insight into the major issues, including challenges and opportunities for Uganda’s Oil and gas industry, the organizer told Uganda Oil. The conference held under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development takes place on September 16-17, 2015
Tanzania to create special Local Content Unit to educate citizens about Oil and Gas Industry
Tanzania Ministry of Energy and Minerals is to establish a special local content unit in the country to strengthen citizen accessibility of information on the oil and gas industry, the ministry Senior Supplies Officer Neema Lungangira said. “Government through the ministry is setting up various strategies to enable the citizens fully participate in the oil and
Uganda—Kenya Crude Oil Pipeline contract to be announced before end of 2015
The contract of the multi-million dollar Kenya-Uganda pipeline project which expected to cover 1,500km is set to be announced before the end of this year. The construction project has been incorporated into the Lamu Port- South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor(Lapsset) infrastructure project. The Lapsset Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) confirmed the reports and said that the tender
South Africa government seek free 20 percent stake in oil and gas projects
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress urged the government to approve planned changes to laws for the oil and gas industry to help speed up development and resolve power shortages. Lawmakers are yet to revise amendments to the 2002 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act after President Jacob Zuma sent changes to the law back to
President Yoweri Museveni to lead government delegation at Uganda International Oil and gas summit
KAMPALA Uganda president Yoweri Museveni is expected to deliver a keynote address at Uganda International Oil and Gas summit (UIOGS) in Kampala, Global Events Partners, the organizer of the event has confirmed. The president will head the government delegation at the Summit expected to link oil industry players in Uganda, the region and stakeholders across the
Oil companies set for Tanzania’s inaugural field production
UK based Solo Oil and Aminex are now ‘ready’ to start producing gas from the Kiliwani North field onshore Tanzania. The gas sales agreement is currently close to being complete, though finalised payment protection clauses and guarantees are awaited before signing. A gas well, which previously tested at 40mln cubic feet per day, has been completed