Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has sought the services of China Oilfield Services to build the country’s oil drilling capacity, and engage in the oilfield services business.
In a memorandum of understanding signed between the two entities, UNOC will receive specialised training in exploration, drilling and engineering audits.
China Oilfield Services is a tier one contractor currently involved at the KingFisher Area in spudding, operating the oil rig and drilling of the 31 oil wells in Kikuube District.
Kingfisher is under China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
Ms Proscovia Nabbanja, the UNOC chief executive officer, also confirmed at least three oil wells have undergone spudding in preparation for drilling. Spudding refers to the process of beginning to drill an oil well.
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