Upstream operations

Developing Uganda’s petroleum resources responsibly

UNOC manages the State’s participation in Uganda’s producing assets while building the exploration capability and partnerships needed for long-term national value.

UNOC upstream operations
Upstream operation
Exploration · Development · Participation

Building a resource base for Uganda’s future

6.5BEstimated discovered resource base
1,441kmEACOP route from Hoima to Tanga
15%UNOC interest in Tilenga and Kingfisher
9Exploration and development licences
Our upstream mandate

Two roles
One national mandate

UNOC’s upstream mandate combines commercial participation with stewardship of Uganda’s national interest across exploration, development and production.

Commercial participation

Representing the State’s interests in upstream projects and ensuring that participation is commercially sound and transparently managed.

National capability

Building the skills, systems and partnerships needed for Uganda to manage its petroleum resources with confidence.

Our participation

Creating value for Uganda

Through participating interests, technical partnerships and local capability development, UNOC helps translate petroleum resources into durable value for Uganda.

State participation
15%

Participating interest in key upstream development projects.

Our upstream portfolio

Explore the upstream portfolio

Explore the projects and opportunities shaping Uganda’s upstream petroleum story.