Sinopec Uganda - Operations Overview

Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC)

The Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC), founded in 2001, is a big part of its growth around the world. SIPC is focused on investing in and running oil and gas businesses around the world. This is part of Sinopec's plan to grow its position in the energy sector. SIPC's key principles are:

• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Win-win cooperation
• Adventurous spirit

Since it was founded, it has created strong, cooperative partnerships with countries that have a lot of resources and investment partners. It has done this by using Sinopec's integrated skills across the energy value chain to get results that are good for both parties. SIPC's international oil and gas operations will cover 23 nations by 2025, managing 44 exploration and development projects in all. This shows that the company has a big presence around the world.

What Sinopec Does in Uganda

SIPC's work in Uganda has grown quite important, especially because of the Tilenga oil project in the Albertine Graben in western Uganda. TotalEnergies gave Sinopec a $2 billion Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contract in 2021. This was a big step forward in Sinopec's African strategy. The Tilenga project includes building more than 400 wells on 31 well pads, a central processing plant, and a 1,443-kilometer feeder pipeline that connects to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This infrastructure covers the districts of Buliisa and Nwoya. The project is projected to produce about 230,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak capacity, making Uganda a new player in East Africa's oil industry.

Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation Uganda Ltd., a local company, runs these operations. The corporation set up shop in Uganda about 2021, and its main office is probably on the 7th floor of the Trust Towers on Kyadondo Road in Kampala (according to trade data). Operational centers also include project locations in Buliisa and Nwoya, where modern drilling and infrastructure technologies are used while following strict safety and environmental rules.

Building the Workforce and Helping the Community

Sinopec Uganda has made creating local capacity a top priority to show that it cares about the basic concept of responsibility. The corporation started a skills training program in Kampala in 2025. It taught 310 local workers technical and safety skills that were specifically designed for the Tilenga project. This program, which started in September 2025, follows Uganda's local content regulations and has produced indirect job opportunities for thousands of people in the neighborhood through related economic activities. Sinopec has also worked on community development projects to ease worries about land acquisition and environmental damage. These projects have encouraged conversation with local stakeholders to help solve problems.

Strategic Partnerships and Economic Impact

Uganda has 6.5 billion barrels of oil reserves, of which 1.4 billion are recoverable. This makes them a vital asset for Sinopec's long-term ambitions. The Tilenga project is a joint effort between TotalEnergies and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), which is a good example of SIPC's win-win cooperation strategy. This alliance makes use of Sinopec's technological knowledge and financial resources to help Uganda achieve its goal of expanding its economy beyond farming. The project's growth is predicted to have a big impact on Uganda's GDP, and investments in infrastructure will improve the country's energy situation.

Environmental and Operational Concerns

People are paying attention to the Tilenga project because it could have negative effects on the environment, such as cutting down trees and changing the ecosystem of Murchison Falls National Park. In response, Sinopec has put in place initiatives to conserve wildlife and plant trees, which shows that the company is committed to doing the right thing. As of mid-2025, the company directly employs over 1,000 people and indirectly employs thousands more. It does this by navigating logistical challenges across Uganda's difficult terrain. These actions show that Sinopec is dedicated to finding a balance between economic growth and environmentally friendly practices.

Looking Ahead and Planning for the Future

Sinopec Uganda wants to have more of an impact in the region in the future, which fits with SIPC's plan to use a variety of energy sources. The corporation wants to work more closely with Ugandan government agencies and banks to make the EACOP's development as good as it can be, which will make it easier to export crude oil to other countries. Sinopec wants to get the most value out of its global operations by combining upstream exploration, midstream transportation, and downstream refining capabilities. This will help Uganda's energy infrastructure flourish.

Putting Core Values and Vision into Action

Through its work, Sinopec Uganda shows that it wants to "build a world-class petroleum corporation." The main values of this vision are:

• Responsibility: Shown by investing in the community and using sustainable techniques.
• Integrity: Following local laws and international norms shows that you are honest.
• Win-Win: Both Sinopec and Uganda gain from the collaboration.
• Enterprising: This is shown by its leading role in Uganda's oil industry.

As of September 9, 2025, at 11:13 AM EAT, Sinopec's operations in Uganda not only add to its global energy portfolio, but they also change the country's economy in a big way. This supports its goal of becoming a world-class energy and chemical corporation that creates lasting value.