[ 01 ]Upstream
Kingfisher Development
In DevelopmentKikuube District, Uganda|2025 – 2027
The Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) is located on the Buhuka Flats on the shores of Lake Albert in Kikuube District. At peak production, it is expected to produce approximately 40,000 barrels of oil per day.
/Buhuka Flats, Lake Albert
Harnessing the oil potential of Lake Albert shores
40K
Barrels/day peak
132
Wells planned
1
Oil field
2025
Target first oil
[ 02 ]Project Overview
Oil from the Buhuka Flats
The Kingfisher Development Area is operated by CNOOC Uganda Limited in partnership with TotalEnergies and UNOC. The project is located on the Buhuka Flats on the western shores of Lake Albert in Kikuube District.
The development involves drilling 132 production wells and constructing a Central Processing Facility at Kasenyi. Kingfisher will contribute significantly to Uganda's total oil production capacity alongside the Tilenga project.
→ Key Highlights
- ~40,000 barrels/day peak production
- 132 production wells planned
- Central Processing Facility at Kasenyi
- Operated by CNOOC Uganda
Joint Venture Partners
CNOOC Uganda (Operator), TotalEnergies EP Uganda, UNOC
Project Specifications
Project TypeUpstream Oil Development
LocationKikuube District, Buhuka Flats
Peak Production~40,000 bbl/day
Total Wells132 production wells
CPF LocationKasenyi, Kikuube District
StatusIn Development
Timeline2025 – 2027