Qatar Warns Middle East War Could Trigger Global Energy Shock
Qatar’s energy minister, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could unleash a severe global economic shock, potentially pushing oil prices to as high as $150 per barrel if energy exports from the Gulf are disrupted. According to remarks reported by the Financial Times,
Putin Considers Cutting Europe Off: Russia Eyes New Gas Markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a study on the sudden halt of natural gas supplies to Europe, signaling a potential shake-up in global energy markets. The move could see Russia pivoting to emerging markets, where demand for energy is on the rise. In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin
Oil Production Halted at Iraq’s Rumaila Field Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Oil production has been suspended at the Rumaila oil field, one of the world’s largest oil fields — according to local sources cited by Shafaq News on Tuesday. Sources said operations at the vast southern Iraqi field were completely halted following disruptions to export activity linked to ongoing military developments
EACOP,IEC Centre Partner to Strengthen National Content and SME Capacity
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) to reinforce their shared commitment to advancing National Content initiatives and enhancing the capacity of Ugandan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The IEC was established in 2024 by TotalEnergies
Service Firms Positioned to Drive Africa’s Local Content Expansion
Global service companies were spotlighted as key drivers of local content development in Africa during the recent Wider African Energy Summit in Aberdeen, held in partnership with the African Energy Chamber. A central theme of the summit was the importance of local content in driving economic growth across the continent.
Uganda’s Recoverable Oil Reserves Rise to 1.65 Billion Barrels
Uganda’s petroleum sector has recorded a rise in its estimated oil and gas reserves, Daily Star has learned. The update was confirmed by Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). According to the latest resource assessments, the country’s recoverable oil resources have increased from 1.4 billion
EACOP, Rotary Uganda Launch Green Schools Initiative in Kyotera
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., in partnership with Rotary Uganda, has launched the EACOP Green Schools Initiative at St. Kizito Primary School, Kasasa Sub County, Kyotera District as part of EACOP’s Social Economic Investment Programme. The initiative aims to transform learning institutions along the EACOP route into
EACOP, Enabel Sign MoU to Advance Human Rights in Uganda
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with the Belgian Development Agency – Enabel, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing Business and Human Rights principles within Uganda’s energy sector. The MoU underscores both institutions’ shared commitment to ensuring that energy and
Over 140 Students Graduate from EACOP Academy Kigumba
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK), has celebrated the graduation of 141 students from the EACOP Academy. The graduates were trained in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Instrumentation, Leadership, and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) disciplines marking a significant milestone in EACOP’s commitment to building local capacity and
G20 Investment Forum opens Doors for Impactful Energy Investments
As the need to make energy poverty history becomes increasingly more urgent, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the launch of the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21, 2025. Taking place at the Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa, the forum will explore potential avenues for
