The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) will today take a final decision following the suspension of activities at the Kingfisher oilfield last week over safety concerns.<\/p>\n
The suspension followed a tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Kingfisher Project Development Area (KFDA), in Kikuube District, claiming the life of a security guard at one of the contractors\u2019 camps.<\/p>\n
Speaking to KFM this morning, Gloria Sebikari, the Manager Corporate Affairs at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) said a final decision will be taken before close of business today after a high-level meeting with different stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Sebikari says \u201cThe Authority remains committed to the enforcement of the highest standards for Uganda\u2019s oil and gas activities\u201d.<\/p>\n
The Kingfisher oilfield is operated by China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) Uganda Ltd as part of a joint deal with French Oil Company TotalEnergies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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