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East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

Planned · Uganda · Last reported Jul 2026

Source: Trendsnafrica

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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is a 1,400-kilometre pipeline project designed to carry oil from Uganda to Tanzania. It is expected to become the world's longest heated crude oil pipeline and is due to begin operating in 2027. The project has faced legal challenges from Ugandan farmers alleging violations of environmental, climate, and constitutional laws.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Oil and Gas
Location
Uganda
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Trendsnafrica

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The project “East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Oil and Gas sector, located in Uganda. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Trendsnafrica.

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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is a 1,400-kilometre pipeline project designed to carry oil from Uganda to Tanzania. It is expected to become the world's longest heated crude oil pipeline and is due to begin operating in 2027. The project has faced legal challenges from Ugandan farmers alleging violations of environmental, climate, and constitutional laws.

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Uganda

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Oil and Gas

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2026-07-11

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