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Ministry of Energy launches National Petroleum Policy 2025 at Oil and Gas Convention in Kampala

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 28 Apr 2026 Severity: 1/5

According to URN, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development launched the National Petroleum Policy 2025, which replaces the 2008 framework, at the 11th Oil and Gas Convention in Kampala. Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe said the policy rests on nine pillars, and it introduces more flexible licensing that combines competitive bidding with direct applications.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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