On 21 June 2026, The newly sworn-in Cabinet of the Republic of Uganda, led by the Vice President, H.E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, conducted a high-level oversight visit to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Pump Station 1 (PS1) in Hoima District as part of a broader tour of strategic oil and gas infrastructure in the Albertine Graben.
The visit provided Cabinet Ministers with a firsthand opportunity to assess progress on Uganda’s petroleum development projects ahead of the country’s anticipated first oil production. The delegation toured key facilities including the Kingfisher Development Area, EACOP Pump Station 1, Kabalega International Airport, and other strategic infrastructure supporting the oil and gas sector.
At Pump Station 1, Cabinet members received detailed technical briefings on the status of the EACOP project, construction progress, operational readiness, environmental and social performance, and the project’s contribution to national development.
Pump Station 1 serves as the starting point of the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline, which will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the Albertine Graben to the Port of Tanga in Tanzania, for export to international markets.
Addressing the delegation, Vice President Jessica Alupo commended the progress achieved across the oil and gas value chain and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting the successful delivery of Uganda’s petroleum projects. “We are here as directed by H.E. the President to give a first-hand witness of development. We are impressed with the work and look forward to the first commercial oil that all Ugandans are waiting for,” said H.E. Jessica Alupo.
The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja highlighted the visible impact of oil sector investments on host communities and the broader economy. “I praise the NRM leadership for the oil developments that have transformed the host districts of the Bunyoro region. Employment and oil-supporting infrastructure are the most visible benefits,” she noted.
During the visit, EACOP Managing Director Guillaume Dulout briefed Cabinet Ministers on the project’s progress and its role in enabling Uganda’s oil export infrastructure. He noted that the EACOP project is now 88% complete and progressing according to schedule, underscoring the strong collaboration between project partners, government institutions, and local stakeholders in advancing Uganda’s energy ambitions.
The visit showed the Government of Uganda’s continued support for the EACOP project and its strategic importance in unlocking the country’s petroleum resources, creating employment opportunities, enhancing infrastructure development, and driving long-term economic transformation.
EACOP remains committed to delivering the project safely, responsibly, and sustainably while maximizing national content and ensuring lasting benefits for host communities and the region as a whole.
