The refinery feasibility study, which is being funded by the Norwegian government, is expected to be conducted over a six month period and will commence in January next year.
As reported, Uganda is moving closer to starting oil production. The government of Norway is also expected to give the country approximately $13.6m to establish institutions for managing oil and gas sector ahead of production.
The feasibility studies are expected to help recommend the size, configuration, location, cost and financing options of the refinery and the attendant infrastructure and markets for the refined products.
Feasibility study, front-end engineering design, engineering procurement and construction, and commission and operation of the refinery are some of the stages of the refinery development programme.
