<\/a>CNOOC Uganda operates Kingfisher, one of the country\u2019s two commercial oil development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe resumption of operations comes after additional preliminary safety measures have been instituted, and an overall strategy on contractor HSE management enhanced,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drilling of oil wells for commercial production at the field started in January and Uganda is still on course to produce for the first time in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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