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Uganda lifts recoverable oil reserves to 1.65 billion barrels

Barrels of oil. Photo by Atik sulianami @ Unsplash
Barrels of oil. Photo by Atik sulianami @ Unsplash
  • New assessments boost Uganda’s oil reserves to 1.65 billion barrels
  • Tilenga, Kingfisher and EACOP projects advance toward 2026 First Oil

 

KAMPALA, UGANDAUganda has raised its recoverable oil reserves to 1.65 billion barrels, marking a major milestone in the country’s push to join Africa’s top petroleum producers.

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) announced the revised estimate during a briefing marking 10 years of regulating the sector. The update reflects an increase from the previous 1.4 billion barrels and signals stronger prospects for Uganda’s long-awaited First Oil.

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