Driving Uganda's
Petroleum Future
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is a state-owned enterprise established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013, to handle the State's commercial interests in the petroleum sub-sector.
A national company driving Uganda's energy ambitions
Joint Ventures Across the Value Chain
UNOC participates in Uganda's petroleum sector through a network of joint ventures and subsidiaries spanning the entire value chain — from upstream exploration and production (Tilenga, KFDA, New Ventures) to midstream pipelines (EACOP, NPC), refining (URHC, KIP, Refinery), and downstream bulk trading and storage.
Our partners include leading global operators and service companies — TotalEnergies, CNOOC, Saipem, Baker Hughes, and others — all contributing to Uganda's emergence as an oil-producing nation.
Our Mandate
Our Mandate
To handle the State's commercial interests in the petroleum sub-sector and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all Ugandans.
UNOC was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013 and the Petroleum (Refining, Gas Processing and Conversion, Transportation and Storage) Act, 2013 to participate in petroleum activities on behalf of the Government of Uganda.
What Guides Us
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our operations and relationships.
Excellence
We strive for the highest quality in everything we do, continuously improving our processes, products, and services.
Teamwork
We collaborate across boundaries, leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches to solve complex challenges and create sustainable value.
Sustainability
We are committed to responsible resource management that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship.
National Pride
We are driven by a deep sense of purpose to develop Uganda's petroleum resources for the benefit of all Ugandans.
Leadership Team
Meet the executives leading UNOC's mission to transform Uganda's petroleum sector.
Proscovia Nabbanja
Chief Executive Officer
Samantha Muhwezi Kassami
Chief Operating Officer
Emmanuel Mugagga
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Gilbert Kamuntu
Chief Commercial Officer
Peter Muliisa
Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary
Catherine Tumusiime
Chief Human Resources Officer
Our Subsidiaries
UNOC operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries that manage specific segments of the petroleum value chain.
National Pipeline Company Ltd
Wholly-owned subsidiary holding UNOC's 15% participating interest in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project — the world's longest heated crude oil pipeline.
Uganda Refinery Holdings Company Ltd
Subsidiary established to hold UNOC's interests in the Kabaale Industrial Park and the proposed Uganda Oil Refinery, which will process up to 60,000 barrels per day.
Uganda Energy Logistics Ltd
Subsidiary engaged in the trading and distribution of petroleum products, building Uganda's downstream capacity and ensuring energy security.
Key Milestones
Oil Discovery
Commercial oil discovery in the Albertine Graben, Lake Albert region of Uganda.
Legal Framework
Petroleum Acts of 2013 enacted, establishing the legal basis for UNOC's creation.
UNOC Established
Uganda National Oil Company officially incorporated to manage the State's commercial interests.
Subsidiaries Formed
NPC and URHC established as wholly-owned subsidiaries to manage pipeline and refinery interests.
FID Achieved
Final Investment Decision reached for the Tilenga and Kingfisher projects and the EACOP pipeline.
First Oil
Uganda on track for first oil production, marking a transformative moment for the nation.