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The Petroleum Authority and the developer reveal how Artificial intelligence and Satellite Technology will minimize human intrusion, and environmental damage, and ensure real-time monitoring of the entire pipeline.

Reports from environmental activists and denials from the government and Oil companies puzzle Ugandans and the international community on who to believe.

The project has been estimated to cost between $3.5 billion and $4 billion, of which 60% comprises debt raising and 40% equity.

The construction of the pipeline is expected to cost between $ 4.2-$5 billion. So according to Kamuntu, the project is likely to take off when the financing is secured.

TotalEnergies in a statement said it regretted that the NGOs involved in the proceedings refused to participate in the mediation process.

East African Crude Oil Pipeline(EACOP) Ltd at the beginning of July applied for a construction license from the governments of Uganda and Tanzania.