EACOP — Uganda's Biggest Infrastructure Project
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a 1,443 kilometre pipeline from Hoima, Uganda to Tanga, Tanzania — total project value approximately USD 5 billion. It represents the largest source of construction and supply chain contracts Uganda has ever seen for domestic companies.
Local content commitment: EACOP partners including TotalEnergies, CNOOC, and UNOC have committed to maximising Ugandan participation — creating significant opportunities for qualifying Ugandan contractors and suppliers.
Construction Opportunities for Ugandan Companies
- Access roads across western Uganda districts — Hoima, Kikuubo, Kyankwanzi, Gomba, Rakai, Kyotera
- Pipeline right of way clearing, grading, and preparation
- Pump station construction — civil works, foundations, utilities
- Camp construction and facilities management for pipeline workforce
- Construction materials supply — aggregate, sand, cement, steel
- Fuel supply and logistics along the pipeline route
- Security services and camp management
How to Access EACOP Contracts
- Register on the EACOP local content database — mandatory for all companies seeking contracts
- Register with UNOC — Uganda National Oil Company oversees local content
- Ensure valid URA tax clearance — non-negotiable for all EACOP suppliers
- Establish bank relationships for performance bonds and insurance
- Obtain relevant safety certifications — EACOP HSSE requirements are rigorous
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