East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Tanzania
How authorities ensured the security of key infrastructure amid the crisis

The protests and violence punctuating Samia Suluhu Hassan's election have damaged infrastructure and businesses which had become the symbols of power and its excesses. The army was at times called in to protect these assets.

DRC
Kinshasa hands over Lake Albert's blocks I & II to state-owned oil company

Noting the lack of interest from the majors, the council of ministers has endorsed the hydrocarbon ministry's proposal to entrust Albertine Graben's oil assets to the state-owned company Sonahydroc.

Tanzania, Uganda
Increasing delays and costs for TotalEnergies' EACOP project

Installing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline is taking longer than expected, and the joint agreement setting out the financial commitments of each of the partners in the project is still outstanding.

Tanzania, Uganda
TotalEnergies heads to Dar es Salaam and Kampala in last-ditch bid to clinch EACOP finance deal

For months, the French oil major has been tussling with its Ugandan and Tanzanian partners over the financing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Its head of exploration and production has been dispatched to find a compromise by 19 December.

Uganda
Sinosure doubts over EACOP worry Museveni and TotalEnergies

The Chinese export credit insurer released $2bn for the project last September but is hesitating over a further $3bn outlay amid project criticisms.

The New Guard
Mali, Kenya, Uganda

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MaliAli Soumaré, from PS to PR

KenyaBill Amunga, all about business

UgandaMaxwell Atuhura, the activist taking on TotalEnergies

Tanzania, Uganda
Under fire over Tilenga and EACOP, TotalEnergies gives staff FAQ responses to awkward questions

TotalEnergies has sent its employees recommended answers to awkward questions they may face during dinners with friends and family, particularly with regard to projects in Tanzania and Uganda.