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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Amidst the ripples of a global health crisis, Uganda has made a strategic move in the energy sector by granting Nigeria\u2019s Oranto Petroleum Ltd. a two-year extension on its oil-exploration license.<\/b><\/p>\n

The extension serves as a compensatory measure for delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and underscores the collaborative spirit between African nations in bolstering the energy industry.<\/p>\n

Exploring New Depths<\/p>\n

Initially conferred in 2017, the license targets the Ngassa Shallow and Deep areas located in the Hoima and Kikuube districts, which are integral to Uganda\u2019s oil reserves. The nation boasts a substantial cache of 6 billion barrels of oil, with 1.4 billion barrels accessible for recovery.<\/p>\n

Oranto Petroleum, as part of its extended mandate, will now continue its exploration and drilling commitments, with an exploration well and an appraisal well in its sights.<\/p>\n

Energy Aspirations Amidst Pandemic Aftermath<\/p>\n

The pandemic\u2019s disruptive wake has had lasting impacts on global industries, particularly energy. Uganda\u2019s decision, communicated by Solomon Muyita, the spokesperson for the country\u2019s Energy Ministry, reflects a determined push to recover lost ground.<\/p>\n

This extension aligns with Uganda\u2019s ambition to increase its recoverable oil reserves and maintains the momentum of development in its oil-rich regions.<\/p>\n

Regional Synergy and Sustainable Energy Initiatives<\/p>\n

Uganda\u2019s partnership with Oranto Petroleum is just one component of a broader regional effort to strengthen energy security and sustainability. CNOOC Uganda Limited\u2019s recent green light to construct a liquidized petroleum gas (LPG) facility on Lake Albert\u2019s shores promises cleaner, affordable energy for Uganda, dovetailing with the country\u2019s environmental goals to mitigate deforestation and reduce carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

With commercial oil production slated to begin in 2025, Uganda is poised to harness its petroleum resources to fuel infrastructure development and its energy transition plan.<\/p>\n

As the deadline of December 29, 2023, approaches, stakeholders within and beyond Uganda watch closely. The nation\u2019s oil fields, steered by the likes of TotalEnergies SE, China\u2019s Cnooc Ltd., and Uganda National Oil Co., are on the cusp of a new era. Oranto Petroleum\u2019s extended exploration efforts are not just about drilling into the earth\u2019s crust but tapping into the potential for regional prosperity and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges.<\/p>\n

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