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Stay updated with the latest developments in Uganda’s energy and minerals sector. UCEM keeps you informed with industry news, key policy updates, and insights that impact our members and stakeholders. Join us at our flagship events, conferences, and networking forums, where industry leaders, policymakers, and investors connect to drive growth and innovation. From advocacy engagements to global summits, our events provide valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing and business expansion. Explore our latest news and upcoming events to stay connected with the industry’s progress.

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Ug. attracts $4.5 billion in new energy transition deal
Ug. attracts $4.5 billion in n...

The Final Investment Decision for the East African Energy Security and Energy Transition...

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Ug. Terminates Eskom’s Power General Contract
Ug. Terminates Eskom’s Power...

The government of Uganda has finally decided to terminate the power generation concessio...

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SDF Projects Comes to an End
SDF Projects Comes to an End...

UCMP in partnership with Solid Rock life and Business and Seaowl (OGAS) were awarded a g...

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Oil Production on the Radar
Oil Production on the Radar...

Official oil drilling begins on December 15th, CNOOC officials confirmed to the Energy, ...

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Here is Uganda Gov’t response to EU Parliament Resolutions
Here is Uganda Gov’t res...

STATEMENT ON EUROPEAN UNION PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION ONEACOP PROJECT Reference is made to a...

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EACOP is compliant to all National and International laws.
EACOP is compliant to all Nati...

PROJECT BRIEF DATE: 16THSeptember PLACE: Kampala, Uganda Oil produced in Uganda’s Lake...

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NEMA sets records right on Uganda’s oil and gas projects
NEMA sets records right on Uga...

PressStatement: September 19, 2022 Clarification on information concerning the Environme...

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Europe’s failure to meet its climate goals should not be Africa’s problem.
Europe’s failure to meet its...

News from Europe that a vast wind farm is being demolished to make way for a new open-pi...

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Blencowe’s Orom Graphite Project places Uganda On A Springboard To An Early Decarbonization Journey
Blencowe’s Orom Graphite Pro...

Blencowe Resources, a United Kingdom-based mineral exploration, and development company ...

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Go slow on energy transition African, Caribbean, Pacific, and EU legislators
Go slow on energy transition A...

Uganda, Tanzania EACOP gets thumb up at  African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries ...

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Uganda commits to stop biodiversity loss by 2030
Uganda commits to stop biodive...

Agriculture and energy are two economic sectors that have the highest impacts on biodive...

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Why insurers and financiers shun the mining industry?
Why insurers and financiers sh...

In spite of ripe business opportunities in the mining sector, insurers and financiers co...

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Mineral Wealth Conference

Organized by the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of the Government of Uganda and other stakeholders. This conference builds on the success of previous conferences, which have established Uganda and the whole region as a prime destination for mineral investment and exploration. Taking place on 24-25 September in Kampala City in Uganda, held under the theme: “Sustainable Mineral Development Through Collaboration, Innovation, and Green Transitions: Unlocking Potential for a Resilient Future.”

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