“The objective of this study is to have an independent assessment of development alternatives for the area and to evaluate possible refining and related infrastructure alternatives,” the Ugandan government said in a statement.
Last week, Simon D’Ujanga, state minister for energy, said that the government had already conducted a feasibility study for a $2 billion worth refinery capable of producing 150,000 barrels per day.
D’Ujanga told Reuters that the study was a preliminary analysis and the broader feasibility study would be a final look at the benefits of constructing a refinery in Uganda.
