An Analysis of the Legal Framework Relating to Risk Management and Project Performance in Midstream Activities of Oil and Gas Industry in Uganda

Abstract

The existence of oil and gas in many countries play a significant role in developing their economies. This is only possible when oil and gas production process is handled well; ranging from downstream, midstream and upstream project activities. In this study, the researcher focused on midstream project activities specifically focusing on how risk management informs midstream project outcome. The study was guided by a general objective which focused on critically analysing the efficacy of the legal framework relating to risk management at mid-stream activities and how it informs the desired quality project performance in the oil and gas of industry in Uganda. The researcher used a qualitative research approach while deploying an analytical legal research design. Data was collected using systematic literature review methodology. The study finding disclosed that Uganda has a comprehensive and relevant legal framework dealing with midstream oil and gas project activities, and observed a number of possible challenges that can frustrate the implementation of the legal directives dealing with risks management in the midstream project activities of oil and gas. The researcher recommends that government takes appropriate actions to mitigate possible challenges that can prejudice implementation of the legal directives relating to risk management