EWURA Board Inspects EACOP Pipeline Route for Safety and Compliance
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) of Tanzania recently conducted a supervisory inspection of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project from Chongoleani in Tanga to Hoima in Uganda. The visit to the Uganda section took place from Wednesday 1st March to Sunday 5th March 2023. It was aimed at assessing the […]
EACOP Affirms Commitment to Environmental Compliance and Fair Compensation for Project Affected Persons
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) company recently held a quarterly meeting with the Coalition of Civil Society on Oil and Gas to provide updates on the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) formulation process, environmental compliance, and compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs). During the meeting, the EACOP team reiterated their commitment to complying with […]
EACOP inaugurates vocational training program at institutions in Hoima and Masaka Districts
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, has inaugurated a vocational training program at selected institutions in Hoima District as part of the livelihood restoration program to equip young members of eligible Project Affected Households (PAHs) with skills that can increase their opportunities to gain employment or set up and/or grow new enterprises, thereby […]
EACOP Hands over Replacement Houses in Kagera Region, Tanzania
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company in Tanzania has handed over 10 houses to 10 physically displaced Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in the village of Nkomelo, Muleba district in Kagera region on 28th February 2023. This Handover is in addition to the 43 Priority Area (PA) houses handed over to PAPs in 2022 in […]
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) Grants Construction Approval for East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has granted the Construction Approval to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd to construct the East African Crude Oil Pipeline that will run from Chongoleani Tanga to Hoima in Uganda. Issuance of the Construction Approval marks the conclusion of the processing of the application for […]
EACOP achieves critical milestone by completing the land access of its first construction facility in Kakumiro District.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, on behalf of the Government of Uganda, has completed the land acquisition of 47.22 acres (19.11 hectares) for MCPY1 (Main Camp & Pipe Yard) -, the first of the four similar areas required for construction support for the development of the Project in Uganda. The land will […]
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Construction License Granted in Uganda, Marking Commencement of Ground Activities
The President of The Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whilst attending the Kingfisher drilling inauguration ceremony, has also today witnessed the handover of the license to Construct the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, (MEMD) Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, at the Kingfisher Oil Fields, at Buhuka, […]
EACOP and Institution of Surveyors of Uganda Sign MOU to Enhance Competencies and Provide Training Opportunities
The East African Crude Oil pipeline Company (EACOP) Ltd and the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda (ISU) on Wednesday 11th 2023 signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance competencies through training of EACOP staff and offering internship programs for university students from universities of Makerere, Ndejje and Kyambogo. The initiative will provide a three-months training […]
