Moringa Seeds Crude Oil Refinery Equipment in Uganda

What is the Uganda refinery project?
The Uganda Refinery Project includes: the storage terminal itself, for the refinery products located at Namwabula in Mpigi District. Alpha MBM Investments, an investment firm from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is now the lead partner in the oil refinery project.
Does Uganda need a refinery?
Concerns about the security of Uganda’s fuel supply have been at the heart of the government’s long pursuit of a refinery, set out as early as 2008 in the National Oil and Gas Policy. All petroleum products consumed in Uganda are currently imported from overseas through the ports of Mombasa in Kenya and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
What impact could a refinery have on Uganda’s Development?
Various government policy documents and external studies have set out the impact that the refinery could have on Uganda’s development. Concerns about the security of Uganda’s fuel supply have been at the heart of the government’s long pursuit of a refinery, set out as early as 2008 in the National Oil and Gas Policy.
Who owns Uganda refinery company?
The Uganda Refinery Holding Company, a subsidiary of the UNOC will hold a participating interest of up to 40% in the Refinery Company on behalf of UNOC and Government of Uganda. The shareholders’ agreement lays out the financial obligations of each part such as cash calls, defaults, and stipulates the voting rights.