East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Kampala, Uganda and Tanzania
Source: The Cool Down
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a pipeline project under construction since about 2017, set to transport crude oil from Uganda's Tilenga and Kingfisher fields through Tanzania to the Indian Ocean port of Tanga by 2026. The project has faced protests from youth climate activists due to its environmental and social impacts, including displacement and risks to water sources like Lake V
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Oil and Gas, Government
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Cool Down
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a pipeline project under construction since about 2017, set to transport crude oil from Uganda's Tilenga and Kingfisher fields through Tanzania to the Indian Ocean port of Tanga by 2026. The project has faced protests from youth climate activists due to its environmental and social impacts, including displacement and risks to water sources like Lake Victoria. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Uganda |
City | Kampala |
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Source | The Cool Down |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Oil and Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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