EACOP project 62% complete, first oil expected in 2026
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda has expressed satisfaction with construction works on the Ugandan side of the 5 billion US dollar East African Crude Oil Pipeline project. Officials estimate that the construction works have reached 62 percent completion, with the entire project expected to be completed by June 2026. Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe, the Director for Environment, Health and Safety at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, says the project should be ready to deliver the first oil in 2026. He also noted significant progress at the Tilenga and Kingfisher development areas, which are crucial in the production of the highly anticipated first oil.
