Entries by Hussein Boffu

Who Benefits From East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

A lot has been done. The host countries have signed the Inter-government agreement (IGA). And the USA based firm, Gulf Interstate Engineering (GIE) has finished the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for the East African pipeline project. The EACOP construction work will begin shortly once the final Investment decision (FID) is reached. The key question […]

Total’s Entry Into Oil and Gas

  ByJoe Watson Gakuo – Chief Executive Officer at Upstream Oil & Gas Ltd and the Founder, Upstream Oil & Gas Awards in East Africa. Email: jwatson@upstreamgrp.com   Oil is power. Those who can consistently get their hands on most oil, at the best prices, will rule. Total entry into Kenya’s upstream sector is very telling. […]

Tanzania’s natural gas could heat Uganda’s crude oil pipeline

  Uganda is consideringtapping into Tanzania’s huge natural gas potential for heating the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from Hoima to Tanga. The crude oil discovered in Uganda is said to be waxy with low sulphur making it difficult to flow through the pipeline without constant warmth heated above 65 degrees Celsius. The USD […]

Solo Oil Significant Resource Upgrade Of The Ntorya Gas Discovery In Tanzania

  Solo Oil  has   announced  today the results of the recently completed Competent Persons Report (“CPR”) conducted independently by RPS Energy Consultants Limited (“RPS”) which results in a significant resource upgrade of the Ntorya gas discovery in the Ruvuma Petroleum Sharing Agreement (“Ruvuma PSA”) where Solo holds a 25% working interest. ‘ Aminex plc (“Aminex”), […]

Enter into Upstream Oil and Gas Industry’s Awards

Enter into Upstream Oil and Gas Industry’s Awards By Hussein Boffu The regional business community in the upstream oil and gas value chain, and the respective governments have given their full support to the Upstream Awards, an event aimed at celebrating achievement and excellence in the emerging industry in the region.. Do you know someone […]