A high-level Government delegation led by the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Maj. (Rtd.) Jessica Alupo, and the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, today visited the Kingfisher Development Area in Kikuube District to assess progress toward Uganda’s First Oil.
The delegation, comprising Cabinet Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, and other senior government officials, toured key project facilities, including the Escarpment Viewpoint, Well Pad 2, and the Central Processing Facility (CPF). During the visit, they received updates on project development milestones and ongoing preparations for production.
Speaking during the visit, Mr. Liu Xiangdong, President of CNOOC Uganda Limited, highlighted the significant progress achieved at the Kingfisher Project, noting that it has entered its final phase of development and operational readiness.
He reported that construction of the Central Processing Facility has reached 99 percent completion, while commissioning preparations have attained 74 percent completion. Additionally, 22 of the planned 31 wells are already ready for production as the project advances toward a safe and efficient start-up.
Mr. Liu expressed appreciation to the Government of Uganda, joint venture partners, contractors, host communities, and other stakeholders for their continued support. He noted that the combined Kingfisher, Tilenga, and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) projects have attracted investments exceeding USD 12 billion, making them among the largest industrial investments in Uganda’s history.
Addressing the gathering, Vice President Jessica Alupo commended CNOOC Uganda Limited and its partners for the remarkable progress achieved and acknowledged the long journey undertaken to bring the project to its current stage.
She applauded the commitment, resilience, and collaboration demonstrated by all stakeholders and reiterated the Government’s commitment to maintaining a stable investment environment and providing the enabling infrastructure required to support the successful development of Uganda’s petroleum resources.
The Vice President emphasized that the Government remains fully committed to ensuring the country achieves First Oil and strengthens its long-term energy security. She noted that the petroleum sector is expected to play a transformative role in Uganda’s industrialization agenda and socio-economic development.
The delegation also received updates on national content implementation and community development initiatives undertaken by CNOOC Uganda Limited. To date, thousands of Ugandans have participated in project activities, while investments in education, healthcare, agriculture, skills development, and access to clean water continue to generate lasting benefits and shared prosperity for host communities.
CNOOC Uganda Limited reaffirmed its commitment to delivering First Oil safely, efficiently, and responsibly while creating long-term value for Uganda and contributing to the realization of its vision of “Energy for a Better Future.”
