By Our Reporter
CNOOC Uganda Limited, an oil and gas company, has announced the PC1 contractor for the Kingfisher Development Project.
Excel Construction Limited, a Ugandan company, has been contracted to construct the well pads, access roads, and water intake points. On 7th February 2022, Excel Construction Limited mobilized their equipment and machinery to ensure that work programs are delivered by the end of 2022.
Following the official announcement of the final investment decision by H.E YK Museveni on 1st February 2022, the sector is transitioning into the development phase in preparation for the sustainable production of these resources.
“Having Excel construction Limited as the PC1 contactor reflects CNOOC Uganda Limited adherence to the national content principles and we shall continue doing so to ensure that more Ugandans have the opportunities to be involved to and benefit from the oil industry.” Stated Mr. Chen Zhuobiao, President of CNOOC Uganda Limited.
On a related note, the oil company has also awarded the EPC-3 contracts and the integrated drilling services contracts.
“With these newly awarded contracts and others to come, we expect to enhance employment of Ugandans through direct, indirect and induced jobs, training of workforce and procurement of locally available goods and services. Priority shall be given to local suppliers on the national supplier database as guided by Petroleum Authority of Uganda, enhancement of knowledge and technology transfer in Uganda.” Chen Zhuobiao added.
Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has commended CNOOC Uganda Limited for their efforts towards national content enhancement, noting that it is key to the social and economic development of Uganda and Ugandans.
“I commend CNOOC Uganda Limited for their efforts towards national content enhancement which is key to the social and economic development of Uganda and Ugandans. I urge you to continue working closely with the government of Uganda to ensure that we have sustainable exploitation of the oil and gas. We look forward to first oil in early 2025 now that FID was announced on 1st February 2022.” Said Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.
“As part of good practice and alignment with IFC performance standards, we also implemented livelihood restoration programs under the different RAP phases; completed RAP1 phase 1 and currently the RAP phase 2 livelihood restoration projects are ongoing for agriculture and livestock projects supported by CNOOC Uganda Limited for the affected people in the area of operation. The company has further implemented corporate social responsibility projects in the fields of education, health, sports and during disaster times. Thus, this has contributed to the social wellbeing of the communities.” Chen Zhuobiao concluded.