Uganda Set to Begin Crude Oil Exports in Early 2027
Source Summary
Uganda will become a crude oil exporter in early 2027 through the Tilenga and Kingfisher oil fields developed by TotalEnergies and CNOOC. The landlocked country's crude will be transported via a new pipeline to Tanzania's coast. Uganda National Oil Company has appointed global energy trader Vitol to market Uganda's Pearl Sweet crude oil.
Why it matters
Uganda's entry into crude oil exports will expand the global list of oil-producing nations and establish a new source of petroleum supply through East African infrastructure.
