{"id":122493,"date":"2026-04-19T09:47:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/rubondo-urges-rotarians-to-act-early-in-oil-sector"},"modified":"2026-04-19T10:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:19:29","slug":"rubondo-urges-rotarians-to-act-early-in-oil-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/rubondo-urges-rotarians-to-act-early-in-oil-sector","title":{"rendered":"Rubondo Urges Rotarians to Act Early in Oil Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>Petroleum Authority Executive Director Ernest Rubondo has called on Uganda\u2019s business community to seize emerging opportunities in the oil and gas sector now, warning that waiting for first oil could mean missing out on early gains across the industry\u2019s rapidly expanding value chain.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Speaking during his first visit to the Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf, Rubondo, who serves as Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, said the sector is transitioning from exploration to execution, with major infrastructure projects already underway.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that Uganda has discovered more than 6.5 billion barrels of oil, positioning the country as one of Africa\u2019s emerging energy frontiers. Ongoing developments include pipeline networks, central processing facilities, and plans for a refinery, all of which are expected to drive the country toward commercial production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a defining moment,\u201d Rubondo said, pointing to visible progress across multiple components of the oil and gas ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>He challenged members of the business community, particularly Rotarians, to abandon a wait-and-see approach and instead position themselves early within the sector\u2019s value chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo not wait for the first oil. The opportunities are already here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to Rubondo, the industry is already generating demand across a wide range of sectors, including engineering, transport, construction, catering, agriculture, and financial services.<\/p>\n<p>He called for deliberate efforts to build capacity, form strategic partnerships, and align businesses with industry requirements, warning that competition will intensify as Uganda moves closer to production.<\/p>\n<p>Rubondo also emphasized the importance of local participation, noting that the country\u2019s oil resources should translate into tangible economic benefits for Ugandans through job creation, enterprise development, and increased domestic investment.<\/p>\n<p>His remarks underscored a broader shift in Uganda\u2019s oil narrative\u2014from preparation to active participation\u2014as the country accelerates toward its long-anticipated entry into oil production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Petroleum Authority Executive Director Ernest Rubondo has called on Uganda\u2019s business community to seize emerging opportunities in the oil and gas sector now, warning that waiting for first oil could mean missing out on early gains across the industry\u2019s rapidly expanding value chain. 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