All licences & permits
Sector approvals
Minerals, oil & gas
Petroleum Exploration License
Authorizes exploration activities within a specified contract area
Petroleum Authority of Uganda
This page explains the procedure. Applications for this permit are not accepted online — contact Petroleum Authroity of Uganda (PAU) to apply.
Who needs it
Qualified Petroleum Companies/contractors
Through the petroleum licensing process prescribed under the Act and applicable regulations.
Instrument type: License
Key facts
- Validity / renewal
- Subject to the applicable license terms and petroleum agreement
- Legal basis
- Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013