VP Alupo, Nabbanja Lead Cabinet Visit to Kingfisher Project in Kikuube As Uganda Nears First Oil

Uganda's journey towards its first oil production is nearing a critical milestone, marked by a high-level government visit to the Kingfisher Development Area in Kikuube District. Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja led a delegation of ministers and senior officials to inspect key facilities, including the Central Processing Facility (CPF), which is nearing 99% completion.

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The Kingfisher Project had entered its final phase of development and operational readiness. Construction of the Central Processing Facility is now 99 percent complete, while commissioning preparations have reached 74 percent. Of the planned 31 wells, 22 are already ready for production as the project advances towards safe and efficient start-up.

CNOOC Uganda Limited, the project's operator, reported significant progress, with 22 of the 31 planned wells ready for production. The company president, Liu Xiangdong, highlighted the importance of stakeholder support in attracting over $12 billion in investments across the Kingfisher, Tilenga, and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) projects, positioning them as some of Uganda's largest industrial investments.

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The petroleum sector will play a significant role in the country's industrialisation and socio-economic transformation.

Vice President Alupo commended the collective efforts and resilience shown by all involved. She reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering a stable investment climate and providing essential infrastructure to support the petroleum sector's role in Uganda's industrialization and socio-economic transformation. The project also emphasizes national content and community development, with thousands of Ugandans participating and investments in education, healthcare, and skills development creating local opportunities.

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CNOOC Uganda Limited reaffirmed its commitment to delivering first oil safely, efficiently and responsibly while creating long-term value for Uganda and contributing to the country's vision of delivering "Energy for a Better Future."