Chemical industry in Uganda

Projects in Uganda

chemXplore tracks 3 projects in Uganda, of which 3 are active.

1 FEED / Pre-FID 2 Under Construction

3 new construction.

Expected to start operating
2026
none
2027
2 projects
2028
none
2029
none
2030
1 project
2031
none
What moved recently
  • July 2026 EACOP East African Crude Oil Pipeline and Tanga Terminal · Commissioning & Start-up

Owners and developers: Uganda National Oil Company Limited (3), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (2), TotalEnergies SE (2), Alpha MBM Investments LLC (1), East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd (1), Kabaale Refinery Company Limited (1)

Investors: African Export-Import Bank (1), Alpha MBM Investments LLC (1), Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (1)

Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on all 3 of them For subscribers

Targeting: Crude oil (3), Diesel, fuels (1), Gasoline (1), Kerosine (1), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) (1)

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Latest Ugandan chemical industry news

7 September 2026
UNOC appoints Vitol to market Pearl Sweet crude for early‑2027 exports

Medium-to-heavy sweet crude from Tilenga and Kingfisher, up to 230,000 b/d, will ship via the EACOP to the Port of Tanga; a US$2bn facility and Tanga regional hub are planned.

29 July 2026
ViiV Healthcare: Cabenuva superior to daily oral therapy in adolescents at AIDS 2026

LATA shows superiority in adolescents; OPERA real‑world suppression comparable to oral regimens; cabotegravir injections rated better than lenacapavir; EXTEND 4M tests 4‑month formulation.

24 July 2026
Merck outlines LMIC access plans for alimatravir with 129‑country voluntary licenses

Early, multi-faceted plan includes seven royalty‑free licenses covering 129 LMICs, regional manufacturing support in Africa and Latin America, and early manufacturing investment to speed availability.

6 March 2026
TotalEnergies Releases Independent Review of Tilenga Project Land Acquisition in Uganda

The assessment confirms compliance with land acquisition standards. An action plan addresses livelihood restoration, support for vulnerable households, grievance management, and gender considerations.

11 November 2025
BASF and Beyond Suncare Applaud WHO's Inclusion of Sunscreen as Essential Medicine

WHO lists broad-spectrum sunscreen as essential, boosting access and affordability, especially for vulnerable groups like those with albinism.

29 September 2025
TotalEnergies 2025 Strategy and Outlook

Aims for 4% annual energy growth, $7.5B savings, and 40%+ shareholder returns. Focus on LNG, Integrated Power, and emissions reduction.

1 February 2024
Uganda and Alpha MBM to develop 60,000 b/d Kabaale refinery

Planned Kabaale refinery includes 211 km products pipeline to Namwabula, Mbegu water intake and storage terminal; at least US$4bn investment. Key commercial deals and FID pending.

1 January 2021
EACOP: route, design and project status

1,443 km transboundary crude line from Uganda to Tanzania, fully electrically heated for waxy crude; regulatory approvals in place and financing, contracts advancing.

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