• widely used oil machinery in Uganda
  • widely used oil machinery in Uganda
  • widely used oil machinery in Uganda
  • widely used oil machinery in Uganda
  • What are the different types of oil companies in Uganda?
  • In Uganda, there are several classes of oil companies. One class is that of oil exploration companies. Another class is that of oil marketing companies. There is also a class of oil distribution companies. Some companies fall into more than one class. There are more oil companies in Uganda than are listed on this page.
  • Does Uganda have an oil industry?
  • Uganda has an oil industry. The Ugandan government has granted production licenses to foreign corporations like Tullow Oil and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation to develop oil reserves. Additionally, Uganda plans to construct a refinery to produce petroleum products for export and domestic use.
  • What is the history of oil production in Uganda?
  • Oil was introduced in Uganda in the 1920's and is now a viable commercial crop grown by farmers in the eastern and northern parts of the country. It has the potential to increase their income.
  • Where is oil found in Uganda?
  • Oil has been detected in six sedimentary basins in Uganda, the most prospective being the Albertine Graben covering 23,000 km 2 in the Western Rift Valley along Uganda’s Border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two other basins, Hoima basin and Lake Kyoga basins are still under investigation.