Uganda's first commercial oil development project begins

　　On May 30, the reporter learned from Offshore Oil Engineering Co.
, Ltd.
(abbreviated as CNOOC) that CNOOC Uganda Co.
, Ltd.
was the operator, COOEC and China Petroleum Engineering Construction Co.
, Ltd.
(abbreviated as CNOOC).
The Uganda Kingfisher EPC3 general contract project contracted by the Construction) Consortium held a groundbreaking ceremony for the temporary camp in the Uganda Kingfisher Oilfield, marking the official start of the first commercial oil development project in Uganda under the general contract of a Chinese company
.
The project will help Uganda become an important crude oil producer in East Africa, bring considerable economic benefits to Uganda and even East Africa, and promote the rapid development of local social economy
.

　　Uganda's Kingfisher Oilfield is located in the western part of the Great Rift Valley and the southern part of the Albert Basin.
It was discovered in the Albert Lake area in western Uganda in 2006.
It is the first commercial oil discovery in Uganda, covering an area of ​​about 32.
3 square kilometers
.
The oil field is jointly invested and developed by CNOOC and Total.
CNOOC Uganda Co.
, Ltd.
acts as the operator of the Kingfisher oil field, and CNOOC Engineering and CNPC Engineering Construction Consortium are the general contractors of the EPC3 package for the surface engineering construction of the project
.
The scope of work of the project includes a new crude oil central processing station, 4 well sites and supporting ancillary facilities
.
The construction period of the project is 36 months, and it is expected to be put into operation in early 2025
.

　　It is understood that the Uganda Kingfisher EPC3 general contracting project has complex construction techniques, requires a lot of specialized equipment, and is difficult to construct on the ground
.
At the same time, due to the high requirements for environmental protection and localization, the sharp rise in materials and freight costs, and the continued spread of the epidemic, the difficulty of construction in Uganda has been greatly increased, which has brought unprecedented challenges to the operation of the project
.
Under the efficient overall planning of CNOOC Uganda Co.
, Ltd.
, relying on its rich experience in general contracting of oil and gas projects and professional capabilities, COOEC cooperates closely with partners to make every effort to prepare for the start of construction, laying a solid foundation for the smooth start of the project
.

　　The Uganda Kingfisher EPC3 general contracting project is an important achievement of deepening China-Africa cooperation, and is of great significance to promoting the construction of the “Belt and Road” and international energy cooperation
.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Hu Weijie, vice president of CNOOC Uganda Co.
, Ltd.
, said: "Continue to adhere to the concept of green environmental protection and sustainable development, promote the efficient operation of the Kingfisher Oilfield development project, and make every effort to ensure the project on schedule under the premise of ensuring project quality, health and safety.
deliver
.
"

The picture shows the groundbreaking ceremony
.
(Photo courtesy of the company)