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policy framework regarding land, oil and gas activities in the Albertine Graben.
Uganda discovered commercial quantities of oil in the country in 2006 and ever since, there has been increased activity in the exploration of oil and gas. The exploration activities are being undertaken in the Albertine Graben in mostly the districts of Hoima, Buliisa, and Nwoya by international oil companies contracted by the government. Currently, there are three licensed companies namely, Tullow Uganda operations Ltd , Total E&P and CNOOC Uganda Ltd operating in the districts of Hoima, Buliisa and Nwoya within the Albertine Graben. The exploration of oil and gas in the country is being undertaken on land and therefore has an implication on land ownership and rights of the affected individuals and communities.
It is therefore, important that for oil and gas activities to be undertaken smoothly there is need to understand how they interact with land ownership and rights to enable their co-existence. This requires a proper definition of the rights and interests of different stakeholders involved in oil and gas activities and land use and management. The purpose of this booklet, therefore, is to give an overview of the implications of oil and gas activities on land ownership and rights in the Albertine Graben. It also briefly examines aspects of the management of oil and gas and oil revenue management.
