All operation at the Kingfisher oil project in Uganda has been halted. The Petroleum Authority Uganda (PAU) issued the suspension notice citing safety concerns in which the Authority emphasized it underscores the importance of ensuring the safety of oilfield workers and minimizing risks in the oil and gas sector.
The order follows a fatal accident in the area that occurred on October 6 which resulted in the loss of one of the sub-contractor’s staff members. PAU’s executive director, Ernest Rubondo, stated that the accident was deemed unacceptable, especially considering previous incidents that the agency had brought to the attention of CNOOC Uganda Ltd (CUL), the operator of the field.
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In accordance with Section 177 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013, the PAU directed CUL to halt all Kingfisher field development operations from 00.00 hours on Saturday, October 7, 2023, until further notice.
The PAU also convened a meeting of top executives from joint venture partners, which include CNOOC, TotalEnergies, and Uganda National Oil Company, to review the situation and provide guidance regarding the ongoing oilfield developments.
The Kingfisher project operated by CNOOC, is one of Uganda’s oilfields undergoing intensified drilling works with the aim of being ready for oil production by 2025. The project which is situated Kikuube District, is expected to produce 40,000 barrels of oil per day. Additionally, the TotalEnergies-operated Tilenga project is projected to produce 190,000 barrels per day at peak production.
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