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.

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.

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.

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.