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Petroleum Production License

Authorizes Commercial Production of Petroleum from an approved development 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

Petroleum contractors meeting statutory requirements.

Approved field development plan, technical and financial capability, environemntal approvals, production programme and other statutory requirements.

Key facts

Legal basis
Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013
Owner: PSDULast reviewed: 18 August 2026