A brief overview of Uganda’s Energy and mineral resources
Energy is crucial for economic growth and development, but East African countries face significant energy shortages. Currently, the region relies on a mix of hydroelectric power, geothermal, solar, biomass, and fossil fuels, with only about 10% electrification and 90% dependent on biomass. The UN’s Goal 7 aims to ensure universal access to sustainable energy, but the 2021 SDG report highlighted that 759 million people lack access, with 75% in Sub-Saharan Africa.
In Uganda, biomass dominates energy use, contributing 89% of primary energy through firewood, charcoal, and crop residues. Electricity contributes just 1.4%, while oil products and LPG contribute 9.6% and less than 1%, respectively. The discovery of oil and gas in Uganda presents an opportunity to improve the energy sector. Plans are underway to develop infrastructure for exploiting these resources. Excess associated gas from oil production will be used to recover LPG, which will help meet local and regional energy needs.
Globally variations in tax legislation, major project costs, and environmental and safety requirements can present major challenges to the different organizations.
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