DAY 1:
ARRIVAL IN MOGADISHU

Upon arrival at Aden Adde International Airport, delegates will be welcomed and transferred to their designated hotel in Mogadishu for check-in and a brief rest.

In the afternoon, delegates will visit the Darusalaam Park Area, one of Mogadishu’s growing and beautiful Parks. The visit will provide an opportunity to observe ongoing park’s scenic landscape. 

Following the visit, delegates will return to the hotel for an overnight stay in preparation for the next day’s excursion.

                                                
 
DAY 2:
HISTORICAL, CULTURAL AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE VISIT

Following breakfast, delegates will depart for the Hawa Tako Monument, an important historical and cultural heritage site dedicated to the memory of Hawa Osman Tako, a prominent figure in Somalia’s struggle for independence. The visit will provide insight into Somalia’s history, culture, and national identity.
                                     

The excursion will then continue to the Oil Storage Terminals and Fuel Distribution Facilities, where delegates will be introduced to Somalia’s downstream petroleum sector. Technical presentations will cover petroleum storage operations, fuel supply chains, distribution systems, safety measures, and the role of the facilities in supporting national energy security.

After the technical visit, delegates will proceed to Lido Beach for lunch. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic coastline, network with fellow delegates, and experience one of Mogadishu’s most popular beachfront destinations.

                          
In the afternoon, delegates will return to their hotel, concluding the field excursion program.

Fees: US$850 per person.

Cost Includes:

• Local transportation
• Lunch and refreshments
• Access to excursion venues
• Guided visits

Contact Information
Warsame Atteyeh
Petroleum geologist
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Federal Government of Somalia
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Cell-phone: +252617001518

Duration: 3 Days

Theme: From Discovery to Development: Unlocking Uganda's Petroleum Potential through Sustainable Resource Development

The Northern Circuit of the Albertine Graben offers delegates a unique opportunity to follow Uganda's petroleum journey from geological discovery to full-scale development. This immersive three-day excursion combines technical petroleum visits, geological field observations, strategic infrastructure developments, cultural heritage experiences, and conservation attractions to provide a comprehensive understanding of Uganda's emerging oil and gas sector.
Participants will gain firsthand exposure to Uganda's flagship petroleum projects, including the Kingfisher and Tilenga developments, the birthplace of Uganda's commercial oil discoveries, national petroleum infrastructure, community development initiatives, and internationally renowned conservation areas. The excursion directly supports the objectives of EAPCE 2027 by demonstrating how petroleum resources are contributing to economic transformation, regional integration, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development.

DAY 1
Understanding the Geological Foundations and Petroleum Discoveries of the Albertine Graben

The first day introduces delegates to the geological evolution of the Albertine Graben and the discoveries that transformed Uganda into one of Africa's most promising petroleum provinces.

Stop-1: Hoima City Stadium
The excursion begins with a visit to the Hoima City Stadium, one of Uganda's flagship infrastructure projects and a key venue for AFCON 2027. The facility symbolizes the broader socio-economic transformation taking place within the Albertine region as a result of strategic public and private investments associated with petroleum development.
Participants will appreciate how investments in energy infrastructure are stimulating urban development, tourism, hospitality, transportation, and regional economic growth.
 

Hoima City Stadium – A Legacy Infrastructure Project Reflecting the Socio-Economic Transformation of the Albertine Graben

Stop-2: Kaiso-Tonya Viewpoint
Perched along the escarpment overlooking Lake Albert, the Kaiso-Tonya Viewpoint provides spectacular views of the Albertine Graben and serves as an ideal introduction to the geology of Uganda's petroleum province.

Delegates will observe the structural architecture of the rift basin, including major fault systems, relay ramps, accommodation zones, and sedimentary sequences that controlled hydrocarbon generation and accumulation. Technical discussions will focus on basin evolution, petroleum systems, and the geological factors that contributed to Uganda's exploration success.

Stop-3: Mputa and Nzizi Discovery Area
Participants will visit the area where Uganda's first commercial oil discovery was made at Mputa-1 in January 2006.

The visit will provide an opportunity to retrace Uganda's exploration journey and understand how decades of geological investigations, seismic surveys, and drilling campaigns ultimately led to commercial success. Discussions will focus on exploration strategies, reserve estimation, and the significance of frontier basin discoveries in attracting investment.

Stop-4: Kingfisher Development Area
The Kingfisher Development Project represents one of Uganda's major upstream petroleum developments.
Participants will observe production facilities, drilling operations, well pads, feeder pipeline systems, and associated infrastructure while gaining insights into field development planning, reservoir management, production operations, and local content implementation.
 

Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (40,000 BOPD): From Resource Discovery to Commercial Oil Production

Stop-5: Kabaale Industrial Park
The final technical stop of Day One is Uganda's future petroleum and industrial hub.
Delegates will receive briefings on the Uganda Refinery Project, petrochemical industries, export infrastructure, logistics facilities, and Kabalega International Airport. Discussions will focus on value addition, industrialization, energy security, and regional integration.

Evening Networking Session.

Participants will conclude the day with a networking dinner in Hoima, providing opportunities for engagement with industry leaders, government officials, investors, and technical experts.

DAY 2
Energy Development, Communities, Culture and Conservation

Day-2 showcases how petroleum development is being implemented while balancing environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and community development.

Stop-1: Tilenga Development Project
Participants will visit selected facilities within one of Africa's largest onshore petroleum developments.

The visit will provide firsthand exposure to drilling operations, well pad developments, feeder pipelines, central processing facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Discussions will focus on project execution, technological innovation, environmental management, biodiversity protection, and local content development.
 

Aerial View of the Tilenga Central Processing Facility (CPF) in the Albertine Graben

Stop-2: Livelihood Restoration and Community Development Initiatives
Delegates will engage with community livelihood restoration programs and social investment projects implemented within the Tilenga Project area.

The visit highlights Uganda's commitment to ensuring that petroleum development contributes to sustainable livelihoods, skills development, economic empowerment, and improved quality of life for host communities.

Stop-3: Paraa Oil Seep and Boat Cruise on the Victoria Nile
Participants will undertake a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to observe the historic Paraa Oil Seep, one of the most significant natural hydrocarbon manifestations within the Albertine Graben.

The excursion provides direct evidence of active petroleum systems while offering exceptional views of wildlife, geological outcrops, and the ecological richness of Murchison Falls National Park.
 

Exposed sandstone formations along the Victoria Nile, illustrating key reservoir analogues within the Albertine Graben.

Stop-4: Top of Murchison Falls
The day concludes with a visit to the iconic Murchison Falls.

Here, participants will explore the geological setting of the Rift Valley while discussing the coexistence of petroleum development, biodiversity conservation, tourism, and sustainable natural resource management.
 

Wildlife encounters in the Murchison Falls National Park

Stop-5: Karuzika Palace and Kabalega Museum
Karuzika Palace is the official residence of the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the region hosting Uganda's petroleum resources.

Participants will learn about the historical significance of Bunyoro Kingdom and its role in shaping the socio-cultural identity of the Albertine region.

Kabalega Museum is named after the legendary Omukama Kabalega, the museum preserves the history, traditions, and heritage of Bunyoro Kingdom.

The visit provides valuable insights into the region's historical evolution and its contribution to Uganda's national development.

DAY 3
Regional Integration and Export Infrastructure

The final day focuses on the infrastructure that will enable Uganda's petroleum resources to reach regional and international markets.

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Experience

Participants will visit selected EACOP facilities to gain practical insight into the design, construction, and operation of the pipeline system. The visit will feature technical briefings on pipeline engineering, thermal insulation, pumping and monitoring systems, environmental and social management, and the coordination of cross-border infrastructure. Delegates will also explore the project's contribution to regional integration, energy security, and economic development in East Africa.
 

EACOP Facilities and Infrastructure: Linking Uganda’s Oil Fields to Global Energy Markets

Reflection Session and Return to Kampala

The excursion concludes with a reflection session highlighting key lessons learned from the petroleum, environmental, cultural, and infrastructure experiences encountered throughout the journey.
Participants will receive certificates of participation before returning to Kampala.

Expected Outcomes

Participants will:

• Gain practical exposure to Uganda's petroleum sector.
• Understand the journey from exploration to development.
• Explore investment opportunities across the petroleum value chain.
• Appreciate the integration of energy development, tourism, conservation, and culture.
• Build valuable professional networks across the East African petroleum sector.

Zanzibar remains Tanzania’s premier tourism destination and one of Africa’s most iconic island experiences.   Delegates will enjoy a refreshing ocean crossing from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar across the Indian Ocean, characterized by calm waters, cool sea breezes, and breath-taking coastal views. This journey provides a smooth and memorable transition from mainland activities to island relaxation, offering both comfort and opportunities for informal networking in a serene maritime setting.

In Zanzibar, delegates will experience guided tours of Stone Town, spice farm visits, island excursions, marine activities, and premium hospitality experiences, complemented by rich cultural performances. The post-conference program blends leisure, culture, and exploration, ensuring a memorable conclusion of the EAPCE’27

Tanzania has emerged as one of East Africa’s most promising natural gas destinations, supported by significant onshore and offshore reserves, expanding infrastructure, and a strong commitment to sustainable industrial development. Projects such as the Gas production in Ntorya Gas and Mnazi Bay Gas Fields and the Madimba Gas Processing Facilities, all located in Mtwara Region, Southern Tanzania, demonstrate the country’s progress in harnessing natural resources to support energy security, industrialization, investment growth, and regional integration.

The visit to Tanzania’s strategic gas development areas offers delegates a unique opportunity to visit the gas producing fields and gas infrastructures. Delegates will gain valuable insight into upstream gas exploration, processing operations, transportation infrastructure, and the broader role of natural gas in powering industries, electricity generation, and community development.

On the way to Mtwara, delegates will see various industries connected to the natural gas infrastructures at Coastal Region and Somangafungu gas Station, a strategic convergence point for natural gas from Madimba and Songo Songo gas processing facilities.

In Mtwara, from a distance, the Dangote Cement Plant, offering a clear example of how natural gas drives large-scale manufacturing by improving energy efficiency, lowering production costs, and strengthening industrial competitiveness in southern Tanzania. Beyond the technical exposure, the visit provides a meaningful opportunity to appreciate the region’s culture, hospitality, and growing role as a strategic hub for energy-led development in East Africa.

5th – 7th March 2027
 

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali 

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, delegates will be welcomed and transferred to their designated hotel for an overnight stay in Kigali. allowing time for rest before the excursion begins.

Day 2: Rusororo fuel depot and the future strategic fuel reserve site in Ruhanga.

Delegates will visit the Rusororo Fuel Depot and the future strategic fuel reserve site in Ruhanga. Rusororo is Rwanda’s largest petroleum storage facility, with a capacity of 67.5 million litres and an LPG expansion project of 17,100 cubic metres which is under construction, supporting national and regional energy security. Rwanda currently holds 118 million litres of petroleum reserves, with plans to increase capacity to 230 million litres by 2029 and 299 million litres by 2035 through strategic investments in Ruhanga with tangible incentives to facilitate investors.

After exploring the fuel depot site, delegates will have lunch at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre and stay for night preparing for the next day’s excursion.

Day 3: Bugarama Geothermal prospect  

Bugarama Hotspring

Delegates will depart from Kigali, traveling southwest to visit the Bugarama Geothermal Hotsprings.

Bugarama, located 115 km from Kigali, showcases Rwanda’s hydrothermal activity, including hot springs and travertine deposits. Rwanda has an estimated potential of 100 MW of geothermal power, which represents a sustainable and eco-friendly energy resource. This potential can significantly lower the costs of electricity generation compared to current oil-based power sources. This prospect is positively promising to the future   clean energy industry in Rwanda.

After exploring the geothermal site, delegates will have lunch at the Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel.

Delegates will return to Kigali for an overnight stay in Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, preparing for the next day’s excursion.

Fees: US$1100 per person 

Cost will cover local transport, meals, hotels and access to excursion venues and a guide

Contact information: 
UWASE ANGE Diane
Geologist 
Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board 
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Cell-phone: +250780293977

5th -7th March, 2027

This excursion will provide delegates with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into one of the most significant geological features in East Africa. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: 5th March 2027

Arrival of delegates in Nairobi.

Day 2: 6th March 2027

Stop 1: Big Five Viewpoint
Delegates will depart from Nairobi, making a stop at the Big Five Viewpoint, to observe the step faulting of the eastern branch of the Great East African Rift Valley. From here delegates will also have a beautiful distant view of Mount Longonot on the rift floor to the northwest and Mount Suswa to the south. 

 

Viewpoint: Stratovolcano and caldera system rising approximately 2,700 meters above sea level within the central Kenya Rift. 

Stop 2. Olkaria Geothermal Development Complexes 
Delegates will then travel to Olkaria via Naivasha Town, passing through the numerous flower farms located along the shores of Lake Naivasha, before proceeding to the Olkaria Geothermal Development Complexes. The visit to the Olkaria Geothermal Fields will demonstrate valuable insights into the broader energy landscape and the evolving role of subsurface resources in supporting sustainable energy development.

 

Olkaria IV Geothermal Power Plant

Stop 3: Hell Gate National Park
Delegates will drive to the Hell`s Gate National Park, which is tucked deep into the floor of the Great Rift Valley, standing between 2187 metres and 1560 meters above sea level. 

Delegates will get a unique opportunity to experience the geological and environmental features that make the East African Rift System one of the world’s most significant energy and tectonic provinces. The Park provides the ideal fun in the wild experience across all markets and ages.
 


Fischer`s Tower in Hell`s Gate National Park

Day 3: 7th March 2027

Stop 1: Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Pump Station 25 

Delegates will depart from Naivasha and drive to Nakuru to visit the KPC Pump Station Number 25. The drive provides a unique opportunity to the delegates to experience the infrastructural and energy landscape of Kenya`s Central Rift Valley. The Nakuru Pump Station forms part of KPC`s integrated midstream infrastructure.
 

KPC Pump Station No. 25 in Nakuru

Thereafter, delegates will be driven back to Nairobi to depart for Kigali from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Fees: US$ 700 per person 
Cost includes transport, accommodation, meals and park fees. 

Delegates should also ensure that they come with the appropriate field gear e.g. field boots.

Contact Details:
Mr Gilbert Kipruto
Senior Petroleum Officer
State Department for Petroleum
6th Floor, KASNEB Towers II, Upperhill
Nairobi, Kenya.
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Cell Phone:  +254 701 528681