Energy Ministry and Head of Public Service say Uganda's first oil will flow in 2026, after Albertine site visit

Policy & Legislation Official claim Uganda (national) Oct 2025 (day not reported) Severity: 1/5

During a supervision visit to oil and gas projects in the Albertine Graben led by Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe, Energy Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe said the project was on track for first oil in 2026, according to Nile Post. Batebe said three of four well pads at the CNOOC-operated Kingfisher Development Area were complete, and Nakyobe said there would be no more extensions.

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Official claim: These are the figures given by Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (PS Irene Batebe) and Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe; they could not be checked independently.

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Nile Post 29 Oct 2025 · archived copy

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