Uganda’s $4B Oil Refinery to Begin Operations 2030 - African Energy Chamber

Uganda Refinery to Start Operations in Q4 2029-Q1 2030

With construction set for late 2025, Uganda’s $4B refinery will fuel growth, enhance exports, and strengthen East Africa’s energy future CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 7, 2025/APO Group/ –Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General Manager of Uganda Refinery Holding Company. Speaking during the Invest in Uganda panel sponsored b…

Uganda’s $4B oil refinery to begin operations 2030 - African Energy Chamber

Uganda’s oil refinery is on track to begin operations between the fourth quarter of 2029 and the first quarter of 2030, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General Manager of the Uganda Refinery Holding Company. Speaking during the Invest in Uganda panel—hosted by the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 in Cape Town last week—Mugerwa confirmed the project’s development timeline and highlighted key milestones ach…