Energy and Petroleum Sector

The new phase of the Ugandan – Norwegian cooperation program for the petroleum sector was finalized 10th March 2010, following the first annual meeting under this programme. Uganda and Norway started their partnership in the Energy Sector back in 1995. Read more

Energy balance Of the energy generated in Uganda, traditionally 93 per cent has come from fuel wood, 6 per cent from imported petroleum and 1 per cent from electricity. 6-7 per cent of households are electrified. The corresponding number for rural households is 1-2 per cent. Power crisis There is an acute shortage of power supply in Uganda. The growing demand for electricity and the lack of... Read more