Hoima, (UG):- The highly anticipated opening of the Kabalega International Airport has been delayed by 15 months, with a new target completion date now set for August 2025.
Eng. Dr Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, the General Manager of the Uganda Refinery Holding Company overseeing the Kabalega Industrial Park (KIP) in Kabaale, Hoima confirmed this to the media during the 9th Oil and Gas Convention in Kampala.
The two-day event, held under the theme “The Journey to First Oil in the Face of a Just Energy Transition in Uganda,” brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the nation’s oil and gas sector.
While the reasons for the delay haven’t been publicly disclosed, a 15-month extension suggests potential challenges encountered during construction.
However, Dr. Mugerwa’s address offered some positive developments. He highlighted the completion of feeder pipelines stretching from the Kingfisher project to the KIP. These pipelines are designed to transport crude oil extracted upstream, playing a vital role in the nation’s oil production infrastructure.
The Kabalega International Airport is envisioned as a critical component of Uganda’s oil industry development strategy.
The airport’s operationalization will streamline logistics and enable the efficient transportation of personnel, equipment, and resources required for oil exploration and production activities.
The Kabalega Airport is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities, boost commercial activity in the region, and position Uganda as a key player in the East African oil industry.
This delay might cause some disruptions to initial plans, but the project holds immense significance for Uganda’s economic future.
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