#East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

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East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

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Opponents of a highly controversial oil pipeline under construction in East Africa on Monday demanded an investigation into the Ugandan army's treatment of an environmental activist who was hospitalized after allegedly being severely beaten while he was detained last week.

Stephen Kwikiriza, an activist with the Kampala-based Environmental Governance Institute (EGI), was found dumped on the side of a highway about five hours' drive from the Ugandan capital Sunday night following a weeklong detention by the country's army.

"Unfortunately, he is in poor condition after enduring severe beatings, mistreatment, and abuse throughout the week," EGI said, according toAl Jazeera. "Doctors are conducting various examinations."

Like other climate and environmental campaigners in the movement to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), Kwikiriza is believed to have been targeted for his activism against the project, which is being built by the French fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies in partnership with the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the Uganda National Oil Company, and others.

The Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said Kwikiriza was apparently abducted by Ugandan army officers in civilian clothes in what the group called a "particularly worrying escalation of repression."

FIDH said 11 activists have been "kidnapped, arbitrarily arrested, detained, or subjected to different forms of harassment by the Ugandan authorities between May 27 and June 5, 2024," part of what critics call a government campaign targeting StopEACOP campaigners that goes back years.

"Speaking up for frontline communities should never lead to this," the StopEACOP movement said on social media following Kwikiriza's release. "We urge human rights organizations to hold Ugandan authorities accountable and ensure human rights and environmental defenders can work safely."

"We also ask TotalEnergies and CNOOC to investigate the injustices done in their names as alleged," the coalition added. "You can still make profits without harming communities or enabling human rights violations."

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If completed, the $3.5 billion, nearly 900-mile EACOP project is expected to transport up to 230,000 barrels of crude oil per day from fields in the Lake Albert region of western Uganda through the world's longest electrically heated pipeline to the Tanzanian port city of Tanga on the Indian Ocean.

A July 2023 report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) detailed how EACOP has devastated the lives and livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in its path while exacerbating the climate emergency.

"The Ugandan government needs to end its harassment of opponents of oil development in the country, such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project, which has already devastated thousands of people's livelihoods in Uganda and, if completed, will displace thousands of people and contribute to the global climate crisis," HRW senior environmental rights advocate Myrto Tilianaki said in a statement issued during Kwikiriza's detention.

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Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Oil Activists

On Monday, nine student climate activists in Uganda will again appear before a Kampala court charged with “common nuisance” for their activism against a proposed oil pipeline. They were arrested and charged last year while marching to deliver a petition to the European Union’s mission in Kampala supporting a European Parliament resolution. The resolution raised significant concerns, including environmental ones, about the planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and urged against its construction. In sharp contrast to the treatment of the climate activists, days earlier, students protesting against the resolution had received police protection.

The unfounded and politically motivated charges against the activists should never have been brought, ought to be dropped, and will hopefully be dismissed on Monday. They are part of an ominous and escalating trend of threats against human rights defenders in Uganda, who dare to voice concerns about the country's oil sector.

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Uganda Receives First Batch of Pipes for East African Crude Oil Pipeline.

Line pipes arrive in Uganda at Kyotera Main Camp and Pipe Yard 4. Pool. Courtesy image. On Monday, Uganda marked a significant milestone in its crude oil development journey with the arrival of the first batch of coated line pipes for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This delivery, which was made to the main camp and pipe yard located in Kyotera District, highlights the project…

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EACOP: Govt goes to court after 80 reject compensation figures

Government had dragged 80 people in different parts of Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai districts  to court for rejecting compensation fees for their pieces of land that are onn the demarcated route of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP project. The government through the Attorney General sued the Project Affected Persons, accusing them of declining to receive the compensation fees allocated to…

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How Will Renewable Energy Impact The Future Of Oil & Gas?

East Africa's oil and gas industry is experiencing a transformative shift, focusing heavily on local talent development and sustainable practices. Major projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline are driving this change, requiring a workforce predominantly composed of local professionals. Meanwhile, global energy markets are shifting toward renewables, with significant investments pouring into natural gas and LNG. Additionally, financial dynamics in the upstream sector and ongoing mergers and acquisitions are shaping the future landscape. For oil field contractors, these developments present unique opportunities and challenges, setting the stage for strategic growth and innovation in the sector.

Local Talent Utilization In East Africa's Oil Sector

East Africa's burgeoning oil and gas sector is increasingly reliant on local talent, particularly as large-scale projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) advance. This project stipulates that 70% of its workforce must comprise Ugandan nationals, necessitating extensive training and upskilling of the local workforce to meet the growing demands of the industry. WRS, through its East African arm WQS, operates The Assessment and Skilling Center (TASC), which focuses on equipping local talent with essential skills to bridge the industry's skill gap effectively.

Renewable Energy's Rising Influence

As the world tilts toward sustainable energy, the interest in renewable sources is seeing a robust increase, supported by international governmental policies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a 75% growth in global renewable capacity from 2022 to 2027. Concurrently, the natural gas sector, including liquified natural gas (LNG) projects, is witnessing significant investment. Notably, Shell and Norwegian company Equinor have recently concluded negotiations with the Tanzanian government to initiate a $30 billion LNG terminal project.

Upstream Sector's Financial Peak – Explained By Expert Oil Field Contractors

The global upstream industry, integral to oil field contractors, reached unprecedented financial heights, with free cash flows predicted to hit $1.4 trillion by the end of 2022, marking the sector's highest-ever figures. This significant financial performance was largely attributed to stringent capital discipline with a keen focus on optimizing cash flow and payouts. The industry's focus was on whether upstream companies would maintain their shareholder payouts or shift toward increased reinvestment in hydrocarbons to ensure the provision of affordable energy.

Sustained Merger And Acquisition Activity

The momentum for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the energy sector is expected to continue, driven by high and stable energy prices, which 27% of executives believe are crucial for sustaining activity. The prevailing capital discipline and an uncertain economic landscape have prompted oil field contractors to maintain cautious investment strategies. Over the next year, the industry anticipates trends that include capitalizing on energy security, accelerating the energy transition, reducing operational emissions, and mitigating inflationary pressures, all crucial for navigating the current financial challenges.

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TotalEnergies’ London office vandalised in EACOP protest

Just Stop Oil members entered TotalEnergies’ offices in Canary Wharf this morning, painting the lobby black, while others painted the outside orange. Just Stop Oil was working with Students Against EACOP. The protest targeted Total highlighted opposition to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The link will run from oilfields in western Uganda to the Tanzanian port of Tanga. It will be…

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Police clash with climate activists ahead of TotalEnergies AGM By Reuters

3/3 © Reuters. Police officers remove environmental activists during a protest against TotalEnergies and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) on the day TotalEnergies holds its annual shareholders meeting in Paris, France, May 26, 2023. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq 2/3 By Benjamin Mallet and America Hernandez PARIS (Reuters) – French riot police used tear gas and pepper spray against…

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Rwanda : TotalEnergies signe un protocole d'accord avant le FID ougandais

Rwanda : TotalEnergies signe un protocole d’accord avant le FID ougandais

TotalEnergies a signé un protocole d’accord (MoU) au Rwanda avant une décision finale d’investissement (FID) en Ouganda demain. Patrick Pouyanné s’est rendu au Rwanda et a conclu un accord pour soutenir le Rwanda Development Board. L’accord couvre la distribution de produits, le GPL, l’hydroélectricité, le stockage d’électricité pour le réseau, les solutions basées sur la nature pour le stockage…

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Having grown up on a farm in Uganda, I have seen the damage of the climate crisis firsthand. My family lived in a small village near the banks of Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world, and my childhood was spent climbing trees, planting seeds, and eating fruit straight from the trees. We grew bananas, guavas, beans, cassava, sugarcane, and coffee. It sounds idyllic but I remember the first time I realised climate change would affect us—it was a rainy season unlike any we had seen before. For days and nights heavy rain battered the fields and strong winds bent and broke the crops until they were unsavable. Not only did the rains affect us financially, but I missed months of my schooling because flooding blocked the roads and I couldn’t get to school.

Burning fossil fuels, which releases carbon pollution into the air and causes our world to overheat, is the number one cause of the climate chaos we’re facing. 2024 may be even hotter than 2023, resulting in even more catastrophic weather.

But there is still hope. Those with power must act now, and the insurance industry holds more power than most to slow the crisis and protect our future. Without insurance, fossil fuel projects can’t operate. If insurance companies updated their policies and refused to insure new fossil fuel projects, there would be no new oil pipelines, liquefied natural gas terminals, or dirty coal mines. If they focused instead on insuring clean, safe energy and a just transition, our communities and our world would be safer for current and future generations.

The insurance industry’s role is to protect and manage risk, but right now it is failing spectacularly at both. Instead of protecting communities, it’s adding fuel to the fire by continuing to insure new fossil fuel projects. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a prime example. This proposed pipeline would run 1,443 kilometers between Hoima in Uganda and Tanga in Tanzania, but the project has stalled as it has not yet secured full insurance and financing due to the many human and environmental rights abuses associated with it. These include the harassment and imprisonment of peaceful protesters, the disturbing of sacred burial grounds, and the forcible removal of communities to make way for the pipeline. If EACOP gets insured and goes ahead, it will cross 200 rivers and pass through Lake Victoria’s water basin. Over 40 million people depend on the lake for survival, as well as countless animal species; if the pipe leaks and spills oil into the water, what will happen to them?

The corporations behind EACOP say it will “unlock East Africa’s potential,” but let’s be clear: It is neocolonialism at its best, and the only ones who will gain are the foreign companies set to profit. EACOP will irrevocably damage East Africa’s biodiversity, displace thousands of people, destroy their livelihoods and communities, and unleash 32.3 million metric tons of carbon into the atmosphere per year, setting off a climate bomb that will make our world overheat to devastating levels. The International Energy Agency has stated that there can be no new oil pipelines if we are to save the future, and yet insurance companies including AIG, Tokio Marine, Chubb, Hiscox, and Lloyd’s of London still refuse to rule out insuring EACOP.

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Pipelines in the US are in trouble. Seems like that trouble has migrated to Africa!

Excerpt from this story from Climate Change News:

Following prime minister Boris Johnson’s announcement in December that the UK would end fossil fuel subsidies overseas, the government this week said the policy will take effect on 31 March.

One of the biggest projects under consideration for financial backing was the $3.5 billion East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop), from Ugandan oil fields to the coast of Tanzania.

Construction of the 1,443km pipeline is hanging in the balance as institutional and private investors are moving away from financing fossil fuels. The prospect of French oil major Total raising $2.5 billion in international finance before mid-April, when a final investment decision is now expected, is shrinking rapidly.

UK Export Finance (UKEF) had been approached to support the pipeline, but does not have time to approve funding before the cut-off date. The export credit agency came under heavy criticism last year for putting $1 billion towards a major methane gas development in Mozambique.

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European Union Parliament ACP-EU Assembly cancels resolution blocking pipeline project

European Union Parliament ACP-EU Assembly cancels resolution blocking pipeline project

By Male Deogratius The Africa,  Caribbean, Pacific —European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly sitting in Maputo City, Mozambique has on Wednesday November 2nd voted to let Uganda proceed with developing the much sought-after East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP). The ACP-EU resolution now waters down an earlier stance by the European Parliament that had expressed “grave…

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East African Climate Activists Are Fighting a Destructive Pipeline Project

East African Climate Activists Are Fighting a Destructive Pipeline Project

A new analysis released Thursday by a climate research firm reveals environmental assessments used to gain approval for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline in Uganda and Tanzania failed to fully consider the massive amount of fossil fuel emissions that will result from the project. The earlier assessments took into account only the construction and operation of the pipeline, known as EACOP, but…

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 An unlimited and controversial East African oil undertaking led by French oil large TotalEnergies dangers inflicting "unacceptable" harm, a report by two NGOs warned on Wednesday. Total and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) signed a $10-billion settlement earlier this yr to develop Ugandan oilfields and ship crude via a 1 445-kilometre pipeline to Tanzania's Indian Ocean port of Tanga.The mega-project has met sturdy opposition from rights activists and environmental teams, which say it threatens the livelihoods of tens of 1000's of individuals and fragile ecosystems within the area.The report by Friends of the Earth and the Survie (Survival) NGO mentioned the pipeline would emit "up to 34 million tonnes of CO2 per year into the atmosphere — far more than the combined greenhouse gas emissions of Uganda and Tanzania".It warned East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) infrastructure "risked a major oil accident" off the Tanzanian coast that would hurt protected marine areas, and would "threaten more than 2 000 square kilometres of nature reserves" within the biodiverse nation.The report mentioned communities have been having to surrender land "under duress and at an unfair price... to the EACOP consortium led by Total".They confronted "an interminable wait" for compensation, it added — "three to four years for the majority of people affected". The NGOs mentioned TotalEnergies had not "implemented adequate measures to put an end to these violations", and concluded that "the human, climatic and environmental costs of Total's oil mega-project are simply unacceptable".In response, TotalEnergies mentioned it will "do everything possible to make it an exemplary project in terms of transparency, shared prosperity, economic and social progress, sustainable development, environmental awareness and respect for human rights".Last month, the European Parliament adopted a decision that additionally voiced concern over "human rights violations".These included "wrongful imprisonment of human rights defenders, the arbitrary suspension of NGOs, arbitrary prison sentences and the eviction of hundreds of people from their land without fair and adequate compensation".On Tuesday, police in Kampala arrested a number of Ugandan college students throughout an indication in opposition to the undertaking.The StopEACOP marketing campaign group has known as for his or her "immediate release".Coordinator Omar Elmawi mentioned: "It is sad that in our time, innocent citizens are being arrested for simply exercising their right to speak out... about the EACOP project and the damage it will do to people, nature and the climate".The European Parliament decision mentioned greater than 100 000 folks have been susceptible to being displaced by the pipeline and known as for them to be adequately compensated.It additionally urged TotalEnergies to take a yr earlier than launching the undertaking to review the feasibility of an alternate route "to better safeguard protected and sensitive ecosystems and the water resources of Uganda and Tanzania". [ad_2] Source link

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Environment activists demand release of nine students remanded over EACOP protest

Environment activists demand release of nine students remanded over EACOP protest

A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked the state to unconditionally release a group of students who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration in support of the recent European Union resolution calling for the delay of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Nine students from various universities across the country were on Wednesday remanded to Luzira prison on…