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Title: Managing Environmental Risks In The Oil And Gas Industry A Case Study Of Uganda’s Oil Exploration And Production By Oil And Gas Companies In The Albertine Graben Region, Uganda
Authors: Agnes, Wazemwa Wabuyi
Keywords: Environmental Risks
Oil And Gas
Exploration And Production
Albertine Graben Region
Issue Date: Aug-2021
Publisher: Institute of Petroleum Studies - Kampala
Abstract: Following discovery of oil and gas in the Albertine Graben Region, Uganda is excited about the revenue that shall be generated to boost the economy. However, by its nature, the oil and gas activities are associated with enormous environmental risks and if not well managed becomes fatal to the lives and environment surrounding the area. Based on the primary and secondary data obtained from the oil rich Albertine Graben Region in Uganda, this research paper assesses how oil companies are prepared in managing environmental risks associated with oil and gas exploration, development and production in the region. The paper further examines the efficacy of laws and the state of petroleum exploration activities and policies with a view to identify their impacts on the environment and the willingness of licensed oil companies to comply with the laws. . Findings show that the activities of the oil companies licensed to operate in the region will have enormous impacts on the human health, ecosystems and biodiversity of the region when production commences. A comparative analysis of environmental incidents arising as a result of oil and gas accidents such as the Alpha Piper, Deep Water Horizon and Niger delta out of oil and gas production in the UK, US and Nigeria was made and best practices were recommended in the research. Environmental risks of oil and gas are sometimes investable and can be as a result of a simple mistake in design or the workmanship. To effectively control and prevent risks, it is recommended that environmental laws and policies be embedded in the oil company’s daily operations. In addition, the paper notes that whereas, there are adequate International and National laws regarding preservation of the environment amidst oil production, compliance with the laws by the oil companies and enforcement by the agencies requires the concerted effort of all players. . Implicit from the findings, the paper makes some recommendations for the protection of the Albertine region, environment, prevention of loss of crude oil as well as lives and livelihoods in the region.
Description: A Dissertation Submitted to The Faculty of Law in Partial Fulfilment of The Requirements for The Award of The Degree of Masters of Laws in Oil and Gas at The Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala in Affiliation To UCU.
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