- TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU) is setting a new standard for sustainable energy practices.
- The Annual Oil & Gas Convention is critical in creating opportunities for Uganda’s domestic and international interests.
TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU) is setting a new standard for sustainable energy practices as Uganda approaches its oil production phase.
This is according to the Company’s General Manager, Philippe Groueix, who spoke at Kampala’s ongoing 9th Oil and Gas Convention.
Also, Groueix told the energy experts at the Serena Hotel that the world must follow a just energy transition. This means African countries like Uganda have the right to develop their oil and gas resources responsibly, even amidst global decarbonisation efforts.
He stated that TEPU’s impressive track record includes remarkable reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. TotalEnergies flagship Tilenga and Kingfisher projects emit only 13 kg of carbon dioxide per barrel produced and transported—far below the industry average of 33 kg.
Likewise, he reiterated that TotalEnergies remains steadfast in its pledge to support the nation’s energy transition. “Our commitment is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and to foster sustainable development in the countries where we operate.”
The Annual Oil & Gas Convention, now in its ninth year, is critical in creating opportunities for Uganda’s domestic and international interests. It brings together key policy and decision-makers, business leaders, bankers, academia, and investors worldwide.
Elly Karuhanga, the chairman of the board of trustees of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, delivered a keynote address, spelling out Uganda’s journey to first oil in the face of a just energy transition.
Furthermore, Karuhanga stated, “In our journey to harness Uganda’s oil wealth, we faced a barrage of scepticism and fear-mongering surrounding the ‘oil curse’ The media and civil society organisations painted a bleak picture, instilling doubts about our ability to manage this valuable resource responsibly.”
He noted, “Now, as we get closer to making our oil dreams a reality, we can look back and feel proud of how far we’ve come. It wasn’t easy, but we never gave up, and that’s what got us here.”