The Petroleum Exploration and Production Department (PEPD)
Tel:+256 414 320714 | Fax:+256 414 320437
Location: Plot 21-29 Johnston Road, Entebbe, Uganda Address: P. O. Box 9, Entebbe, Uganda The Role of PEPD is: TO ESTABLISH THE PETROLEUM POTENTIAL OF THE COUNTRY AND PROMOTE IT. This is guided by: The Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act Ch. 150, Laws of Uganda, 2000 Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Regulations (1993) Production Sharing Agreements (PSA’s) Various other relevant statutes regarding Wildlife, Income Tax, Land and Environment Main Functions of PEPD The main functions of PEPD include the following: To acquire, process and interpret geophysical, geological and geochemical data with a view of assessing the country's petroleum potential. Promotion of petroleum exploration in the country. Monitor and regulate licensees undertaking petroleum exploration and production in the country. Initiate Policy and Legislation on petroleum exploration and development. Build national capacity in the field of petroleum exploration and development Spearhead implemetation of the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda |