By Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe Background In this second article of my series on environment and social aspects related to oil and gas developments in Uganda, I specifically address the concerns relating to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from Uganda’s oil and gas projects. Using facts and published statistics, I point out the glaring gaps and double standards by sections of the international media and environmental activists protesting Uganda’s oil projects. I demonstrate why the mob injustice against Uganda’s oil projects, especially protests against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project do not hold water. Global GHG problem There…
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By Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision for Uganda’s flagship oil and gas projects, which are expected to deliver first oil in 2025, sections of the media have been awash with environmental and social concerns relating to the planned developments. Some have suggested that by the time Uganda starts production, its oil and gas resources will have no value because the world is moving away from oil and gas to renewable energy. This gives the impression that Uganda’s oil journey is progressing in disregard of environmental and social protection and global “energy transition”. There appears…
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