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Evaluating the efficacy of Uganda's law on decommissioning in the Oil and Gas Sector
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-06-11) Susan Batuuka Kaggwa
This study critically evaluates the efficacy of Uganda’s legal framework on decommissioning within the oil and gas sector, with a focus on the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, Cap 150. As Uganda moves closer to full-scale oil production, the environmental, fiscal, and infrastructural implications of decommissioning oil installations remain both imminent and underexplored. The research sets out three specific objectives: first, to assess the adequacy of decommissioning provisions under the current legal regime; second, to examine the potential legal, environmental, and economic challenges Uganda may face if the current framework remains underdeveloped; and third, to offer comparative insights and recommendations that align Uganda’s practices with international best standards. Using a doctrinal legal research methodology supplemented with comparative analysis and policy critique, this study reveals substantial gaps in Uganda’s decommissioning legal regime and approach, including lack of detailed guidelines, funding mechanisms, and enforceable timelines. The findings highlight the urgent need for legal reforms that ensure transparency, fiscal responsibility, and environmental sustainability in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. The study concludes by recommending legislative amendments, institutional strengthening, and the adoption of global benchmarks to foster responsible resource management and intergenerational equity. I believe that addressing these issues proactively will not only protect Uganda’s environment and communities but will also enhance investor confidence and promote responsible resource governance.