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The world's newest oil producing country is emerging from Africa with a 230000 bpd target
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uganda is set to become Africa's newest oil-producing country with an initial output of 25,000 barrels per day from the Kingfisher oil field, aiming for 230,000 bpd within three years, exporting via the 1,500-kilometer East African Crude Oil Pipeline to Tanzania.
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Uganda joining the oil export market opens a significant new supply route in East Africa and challenges existing exporters; you need to assess risks and opportunities in regional energy trade and infrastructure partnerships now.
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