Uganda · Regulatory
Crude oil in Uganda
JurisdictionUganda
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
Pre-production for upstream (Tilenga / Kingfisher; EACOP pipeline under construction). Crude marketing rights tied to Production Sharing Agreements.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import Crude oil into Uganda?
- No. Pre-production for upstream (Tilenga / Kingfisher; EACOP pipeline under construction). Crude marketing rights tied to Production Sharing Agreements.
- What license is typically required?
- Pre-production for upstream (Tilenga / Kingfisher; EACOP pipeline under construction). Crude marketing rights tied to Production Sharing Agreements.
- Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Uganda rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Uganda is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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