Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Government Agency | |
Industry | Petroleum |
Founded | 2014 |
Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
Key people
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Jane Mulemwa chairperson[1] |
Products | Exploration licences, refining licences, transportation licences, marketing licences, investment advice |
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAOU), also known as the Uganda National Petroleum Authority, is governmental organisation that regulates the petroleum industry in Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community. Its responsibilities include licensing, regulation, supervision of exploration, harvesting, refining, marketing, and disposal of petroleum products in the country. Although owned by the Ugandan government, it is expected to act independently.[2]
Overview
The law authorising the creation of PAOU is known as the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013. It was passed by the Ugandan parliament on 7 December 2012 and was assented to by the president of Uganda on 12 March 2013. The law was gazetted on 15 April 2013.[3] PAOU was established once the president named its board of directors and once Uganda's parliament approved the board members.[4][5][6]
Location
The headquarters of PAOU is located in Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.
See also
- Uganda Oil Refinery
- Economy of Uganda
- Uganda National Oil Company
- Uganda–Kenya Crude Oil Pipeline
- Kenya-Uganda-Rwanda Petroleum Products Pipeline
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