All posts tagged "Ministry of Energy and Minerals"
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325NationalPetroleum exploration kicks off in Kiryandongo
Kiryandongo, (UG): The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has commenced the exploration of Petroleum along the Kyoga basin in Kiryandongo District....
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553NewsUganda unveils ambitious energy transition plan at COP28
Dubai, (UAE): Uganda, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA), has launched an ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP) at COP28. At the...
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525NationalGovt maintains ban on export of raw minerals
Kampala, (UG): The Minister of State for Energy Peter Lokeris has restated that the government’s ban on unrefined minerals, which was imposed...
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1.1KBig StoryEXCLUSIVE: Embattled Ministry of Energy boss Spero Byokunda cries for help over $50m Investor scam
Kampala, (UG): The Head of Petroleum Quality Assurance at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Mr Spero Byokunda, who is allegedly...
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565NationalNew bill to enforce minimum energy performance standards
Kampala, (UG): The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has said it has adjusted the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill that will...
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3.7KBig StorySMOKED OUT! Energy Ministry Boss Byokunda netted for fleecing $50m from Serbian investor
Kampala, (UG): Highly placed information reaching this publication indicates that a senior officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development sitting...
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683NationalOil refinery deal hits dead end as AGEC project framework agreement expires
The prospects of Uganda starting oil production in 2025 may not be realised after the much-anticipated oil refinery project deal hit another...
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602NationalNyagak III Dam to be commissioned by September – Min Nankabirwa
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Hon Ruth Nankabirwa has said the Nyagak III Power dam project in Zombo district will...
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689NewsParliament to probe Minister Nankabirwa over sh573bn gold tax waiver
The gold export companies responsible for the tax arrears are FARU 755.1 million, Simba 35.73 billion, Bullion 215.56 billion, Metal Testing 164.13...
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922NewsGov’t targets 1.7M households in free Electricity Connection Policy
The electricity connection policy resumed in March 2021 after a three-month suspension that started in December 2020.
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475NewsUganda to host 2023 Africa Nuclear Conference
The 2023 AFNBP conference comes at a time when seven Sub-Saharan African countries, including Uganda, have committed to having nuclear energy as...
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747BusinessGov’t, TotalEnergies EP Uganda sign 120MW Solar Project
TotalEnergies EP Uganda has signed a Solar project agreement with the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development...
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2.0KNationalMinistry of Energy seeks total ban on metal scrap business in Uganda
According to the ministry, most of the vandalized electricity infrastructure ends up with scrap dealers who in turn sell them to those...
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1.4KBig StoryGovt seeks $400M loan from World Bank for Free Electricity connections
KAMPALA – Government of Uganda has approached the World Bank seeking for a $400m (Shs1.4 trillion) credit facility to resume free electricity...
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749Latest NewsGov’t Restores Free Power Connections After 3 Months Suspension
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy has announced the resumption of the Free Electricity Connection Policy after three...