Communication Specialist; Public Relations Management. Brand Manager @UNOC_UG.
Kampala,Uganda
Joined June 2012
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At the Africa Energy Week 2026 NOC-IOC CEOs Forum, UNOC’s CEO, Proscovia Nabbanja, delved into Uganda’s strategic approach to maximising value from its petroleum resources through strong legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks, infrastructure development, regional collaboration and in-country value addition.
She cited Norway’s approach to policy and institutional development and Nigeria’s experience in national content and capacity building as key benchmarks, emphasising that greater trust and collaboration among National Oil Companies, International Oil Companies and governments are essential to unlocking the full value of Africa’s oil and gas resources.
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At the ongoing African Energy Week, UNOC’s Head of Compliance, Kristina Kasibayo, participated in a fireside chat on Uganda’s Journey to First Oil.
She highlighted the evolution of Uganda’s petroleum legal and regulatory framework since the 2006 discovery of commercial oil, including international best practices and Production Sharing Agreements designed to safeguard Uganda’s interests.
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At African Energy Week 2026, UNOC is proudly showcasing Uganda’s oil and gas milestones and projects including KIP, the strategic hub planned to host Uganda’s refinery, petrochemical industries and the Kabalega International Airport.
Representing UNOC on a panel discussing Fuel Security & Supply in a Volatile Market, Manager Downstream Trading, Julius Asaba highlighted Uganda’s strategy to strengthen fuel security through diversified supply routes, expanded storage, strategic partnerships and investment in refining.
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At Africa Energy Week 2026, the GM of Uganda Refinery Holding Company, a subsidiary of UNOC, Dr. Michael Mugerwa tackled one of Africa's most urgent questions. Why does Africa still export crude and import fuel through a panel discussion.
He also highlighted Uganda’s planned 60,000-barrel-per-day refinery at Kabalega Industrial Park as a strategic investment in value addition and industrialization. Targeted to deliver its first refined products by 2030, the refinery will reduce reliance on imports.
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UNOC’s Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, @pmuliisa21, joined global legal experts in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a panellist at the International Bar Association Annual Conference.
The discussion explored how geopolitics, regulatory changes and energy security are reshaping the oil and gas sector, giving UNOC an opportunity to share Uganda’s perspective on cross-border projects, investment protection and responsible petroleum management.
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As Uganda celebrates 64 years of independence, UNOC joined business leaders at the Uganda–Kenya Business Breakfast at Muthaiga Golf Club to discuss regional trade and investment.
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, @Comrade_Otoa, moderated an oil and gas panel featuring Stabex International, KCB Bank Uganda and Kenya Pipeline Company, highlighting regional collaboration through initiatives such as KCB’s financing of EACOP and UNOC’s shareholding in KPC.
The discussions emphasised growing exports, taking ownership of our resources and retaining more value within our economies.
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What a PROUD few days it has been at UNOC as we continue our deliberate journey of standing behind Ugandan sports.
In rugby, our U20 team earned promotion to the elite Performance Division after beating Zambia 108-12 on aggregate. In netball, the She Cranes lifted the Africa Netball Cup, beating South Africa 56–53. In football, the Uganda Cranes beat Libya 1–0 in the AFCON qualifiers.
At UNOC, we are proud to play our part in backing the teams that carry our flag.
🏆🏆🏆
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The UNOC National Content Workshop has kicked off, with project updates shared with the SMEs in attendance.
At Tilenga, overall project progress stands at approximately 74%, with 272 of 421 wells drilled and construction of the Central Processing Facility at about 63%.
At Kingfisher, overall progress has reached approximately 80%. Engineering is substantially complete at 99.83%, while pre-commissioning activities are underway, with 139 of 148 subsystems inspected and completed. #CreatingValueForGenerations
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Speaking at the Supplier Development Workshop, UNOC’s Business Development Officer @lilian_nyakuni has highlighted Kabalega Industrial Park’s 2,185 acres of investable land, offering opportunities in petrochemicals, fertiliser, manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, warehousing, commercial services and more.
The park is being developed alongside critical infrastructure, including a 240MW power substation, an 86km access road network and water infrastructure.
With preliminary projections of 32,000–35,000 direct and indirect jobs and a broader KIP contribution of US$4.9 billion annually to GDP, KIP is designed to drive industrialisation, investment and local economic participation. #CreatingValueForGenerations
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We’re live!
Today, UNOC has brought together suppliers and service providers for the UNOC Supplier Development Workshop, focused on creating a clearer path for Ugandan businesses to participate in opportunities across the petroleum value chain.
Tune in and follow the conversation youtube.com/live/mNBXSPzRuI4…
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Congratulations to our very own Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Peter Muliisa on being recognised among Uganda and Kenya’s leading in-house lawyers in the 2026 GC Powerlist.
A well-deserved regional recognition of his expertise and leadership. Congratulations, @pmuliisa21!
ceo.co.ug/gc-powerlist-2026-…
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Press Statement: Leadership Transition at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda
The Board of Directors of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda informs stakeholders that the Honourable Minister of Energy and Mineral Development communicated the approval of the appointment of a new Executive Director for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU).
The Honourable Minister and the Board of Directors are working to finalise the onboarding of the Executive Director-designate, whose details will be communicated in due course.
In the interim, the Honourable Minister appointed Mr. Otonga Michael Ochan, Director Finance and Corporate Services, as Acting Executive Director of the Authority, effective 1st September 2026, pending the assumption of office by the Executive Director-designate.
Full statement >> bit.ly/4zWrpIa
#CreatingLastingValue #UgOilJourney
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Today, I concluded an oversight visit to the Kingfisher Development Area and presided over the Crude Oil Naming Ceremony, where I officially launched the name of Uganda’s crude oil as “Pearl Sweet.”
This marks an important milestone in our journey to develop Uganda’s oil and gas resources for value addition and economic transformation.
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It's officially here.
It's low on sulphur.
It's from the Pearl of Africa.
It's going to move the World.
It's Pearl Sweet.
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Comrades, I see a lot of people concerned about the word “sweet”. But let me explain.
“Sweet” crude oil refers to its low sulfur content (typically under 0.5%). The name comes from an old-fashioned way oil prospectors used to test crude: they’d taste it. Oil with low sulfur tasted mildly sweet, while high-sulfur oil had a foul, sulfurous taste — hence “sour” crude for the high-sulfur stuff.
Sweet crude is more desirable because it’s cheaper and easier to refine into gasoline and diesel, since you don’t have to strip out as much sulfur (a process that adds cost and requires specialized equipment). West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude are both examples of sweet crude, which is part of why they’re used as major pricing benchmarks.
