The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kyambogo University to provide specialized training in oil and gas. The MoU aims to establish a framework for collaboration between the two parties, supporting the realization of National Content Capacity Building initiatives.
To date, at least 128 graduate trainees from Uganda and Tanzania have benefitted from tailored training, exposure, and on-the-job experience through the Graduate Training Program. Additionally, 13 “Train the Trainer” sessions have been conducted, both virtually and in-person, by EACOP and its contractors.
EACOP Ltd. is the project company established to develop, build, and operate a pipeline system that will transport crude oil from Kabaale in Uganda to the port of Tanga in Tanzania. Due to the scale and complexity of the project, multiple national and international contractors and suppliers are involved in various aspects of construction and the provision of specialized equipment for the pipeline.
To promote National Content, all EACOP's Tier-1 contractors and suppliers are committed to collaborating with EACOP to support capacity-building efforts among Ugandan recent graduates, technicians, instructors, professors, and lecturers from tertiary and vocational training institutions.
These commitments will be realized through two main Capacity Building initiatives: Internship and Graduate Training Programs: Trainees will receive training and work exposure with EACOP’s suppliers and contractors, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of the project aligned with their disciplines.
Train the Trainer Programs: These sessions will be delivered by EACOP’s contractors and suppliers to share knowledge across various engineering disciplines and vocational skills related to the project.
The MoU also highlights EACOP’s prior collaborations with institutions such as UPIK and Makerere University, as well as professional bodies like the Institute of Surveyors of Uganda, to support the onboarding of graduate trainees and interns with EACOP’s contractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
