Vivo Energy Undertakes Strategic Visit to Oil and Gas Dev’t Areas

Vivo Energy Uganda, has kicked off a three-day strategic visit to the Albertine Graben oil and gas operation areas from October  21-23, 2025.

Led by Managing Director, Joanita Mukasa Menya, who also serves as the Chairperson of Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association of Uganda (SEPA-U), the downstream association of oil marketing companies, the delegation will visit the Tilenga and Kingfisher projects, the Kabalega Industrial Park, Hoima City Stadium, and related infrastructure.

The objective of this visit is to deepen the team’s understanding of Uganda’s upstream and midstream petroleum operations, strengthen collaboration across the energy value chain, and explore opportunities for knowledge sharing to support the downstream sector’s contribution to the country’s energy future.

This visit comes shortly after Vivo Energy Uganda and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, formalised a landmark joint venture to develop Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage infrastructure at Kabalega Industrial Park.

The project will establish midstream LPG storage facilities to anchor supply integration from Uganda’s refinery and upstream gas projects.

It will also enhance access to clean cooking fuels and contribute to national goals of achieving 20% household LPG adoption by 2030.

Through this joint venture, Vivo Energy and UNOC will help reduce dependence on biomass fuels, protect forests, improve public health, and stimulate economic growth by creating jobs and building local content opportunities in Hoima and neighbouring regions.

Construction of the LPG storage tanks, handling equipment, and terminal infrastructure is aligned with Kabalega Industrial Park’s broader development as a refinery, petrochemicals, and export hub.

Engineering and site preparation will begin immediately, integrated with ongoing infrastructure projects such as Hoima International Airport and the supporting utilities already underway.

Speaking about the visit, Joanita Mukasa Menya said: “With the great strides the country has made towards the preparation of first oil production, Uganda’s emerging oil and gas sector is now at a defining moment, and it is important for us in the downstream sector to fully appreciate the developments upstream and midstream.

This visit will allow us to strengthen our partnerships, gain insights, and continue positioning Vivo Energy as a vital player in driving energy solutions that are sustainable and aligned with Uganda’s growth ambitions.”

Valery Okecho, Corporate Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Uganda added: “For the downstream sector, this visit is about building stronger connections across the entire petroleum value chain. We expect to gain a deeper appreciation of how upstream and midstream projects will shape future fuel supply, LPG uptake, and downstream innovation.

The likely outcomes include enhanced collaboration with partners, clearer opportunities for investment in infrastructure such as LPG storage, and strengthened alignment with national energy priorities. These learnings will ultimately help us serve our customers better and contribute more meaningfully to Uganda’s energy transition.”