Uganda’s oil development programme in the Albertine Graben is advancing steadily, with authorities reporting significant progress across key well sites as the country moves closer to its first oil milestone. The government maintains that production remains on schedule for the second half of 2026, according to recent updates reported by AllAfrica.
New figures from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda show that the country’s recoverable oil resources have been revised upward to 1.65 billion barrels, reflecting updated assessments of reserves across the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields. The upward revision was confirmed by the Uganda Radio Network, which noted that improved geological evaluations contributed to the increase.
Operational momentum continues at the flagship developments led by TotalEnergies and CNOOC, where more than 100 wells have been drilled so far. Progress on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline has reached about 62 percent, reinforcing the projected timeline for first oil in 2026, according to industry data cited by the African Energy Council.
While drilling work has made substantial headway, officials have not declared full completion of drilling activities across the Albertine Graben. Regulators instead describe the programme as progressing satisfactorily, with remaining work expected to align with the broader development schedule.
If current timelines hold, the Albertine Graben could soon transition into a fully operational oil-producing zone, ushering in a new era of investment, energy exports, and long-term revenue for Uganda.
