East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
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Source: AInvest
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a $10 billion, 1,443-kilometer pipeline designed to transport 246,000 barrels of crude oil daily from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to Tanzania's Tanga Port. The project aims to transform Uganda into a regional energy hub and is a key part of Uganda's plan to boost oil exports and economic growth. The pipeline is 48.5% complete as of July 2025, with
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Government
- Location
- Uganda
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AInvest
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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 $10 billion, 1,443-kilometer pipeline designed to transport 246,000 barrels of crude oil daily from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to Tanzania's Tanga Port. The project aims to transform Uganda into a regional energy hub and is a key part of Uganda's plan to boost oil exports and economic growth. The pipeline is 48.5% complete as of July 2025, with $3.6 billion already invested, and is scheduled to begin operations by mid-2026. The project faces geopolitical risks, environmental and social challenges, and competition from renewable energy initiatives. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Uganda |
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Source | AInvest |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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