factory supply castor bean oil refinery plant in uganda

   
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What is the Uganda refinery project?

Introduction to the Uganda Refinery Project, September 2013 Uganda's Refinery involves the development of a greenfield oil refinery, with a capacity of 60,000 BPD in Uganda, and the associated downstream infrastructure (the Project). The Project will be owned by the selected firm/consortium and the GOU in a 60:40 partnership.

Does Uganda need a refinery?

Concerns about the security of Uganda¡¯s fuel supply have been at the heart of the government¡¯s long pursuit of a refinery, set out as early as 2008 in the National Oil and Gas Policy. All petroleum products consumed in Uganda are currently imported from overseas through the ports of Mombasa in Kenya and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

What is castor bean used for?

With a wide range of applications spanning many different industries, the castor bean is one of the most versatile oilseeds on the planet. Derivatives of the castor oil production process are used in more than 700 products, ranging from nylon and polyester to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and high-performance motor oils.

Will the government take a large equity stake in Uganda's Oil Refinery?

The government¡¯s plan to take a large equity stake in the oil refinery is risky and may be unnecessary. French supermajor Total and Chinese state oil company CNOOC decided to go ahead with Uganda¡¯s first oil project at the start of February 2022.