TotalEnergies commissions revamped LPG plant in Jinja

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TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited has commissioned its newly revamped Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling and storage plant in Jinja, in a move expected to boost access to clean cooking energy and strengthen the country’s energy transition agenda.

The facility, located along Clark Road in the Jinja Industrial Area, has been upgraded with fully automated systems designed to ensure efficiency, safety and accuracy in cylinder filling.

The company officials said the plant incorporates advanced safety mechanisms that guarantee zero leakage and tamper-proof sealing, giving customers confidence in both the quality and quantity of LPG supplied.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, the managing director of TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited, Olufemi Babajide, said the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to delivering reliable and cleaner energy solutions.

Babajide noted that the refurbished plant aligns with Uganda’s aspirations to expand access to modern energy, especially as the country prepares for domestic LPG production linked to the oil and gas sector.

“One of our core values is pioneering spirit. This investment demonstrates our commitment to leading the delivery of clean, safe and efficient energy solutions to Ugandans, while contributing to sustainable development,” he said.

The event was also attended by Biova Agbokou, Executive Vice President for East and Central Africa at TotalEnergies, who said the project contributes to the company’s global ambition of providing 100 million people in Africa and India with access to clean cooking energy by 2030.

Biova Agbokou, Executive Vice President for East and Central Africa at TotalEnergies speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Jinja on Wednesday (Photos By Aloysious Kasoma)

Agbokou emphasised that LPG offers a safer and healthier alternative to traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood, which are associated with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. She added that the use of LPG also saves time for households and reduces carbon emissions.

“Clean cooking solutions are essential not only for health but also for environmental sustainability and improved livelihoods,” she said.

The chief guest, Amb. Steven Kaboyo, welcomed the development, noting that it aligns with Uganda’s broader strategy to adopt cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

According to Jese Egesa, operations manager at TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda, the plant sits on approximately five acres and has undergone significant upgrades since its initial construction in 2016. Full operational completion was achieved in December 2025.

Egesa said the facility now has a storage capacity of up to 140 tonnes of LPG and can produce more than 40 tonnes per day, up from about 30 tonnes previously.

Daily cylinder output ranges between 40 and 50 tonnes, depending on demand, with room for further expansion.

Ben Kagonyera, business development manager at the Uganda National Oil Company, described the commissioning as a milestone in advancing Uganda’s clean energy ambitions.

The new revamped LPG plant commissioned at the ceremony in Jinja on Wednesday (Photos By Aloysious Kasoma)

He noted that LPG will play a critical role in the country’s energy mix, particularly with the anticipated start of oil production, which will also yield associated gas.

“With oil production, we expect gas to come on stream, presenting an opportunity to supply locally produced LPG to Ugandans and further enhance access to clean energy,” Kagonyera said.

The revamped plant is expected to significantly improve LPG availability in eastern Uganda and beyond, while supporting national efforts to reduce dependence on biomass and promote sustainable energy use.