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Uganda: Methane Controls Face Test As First Oil Nears

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Published 29 Oct 2026, 4:07 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's preparations to reduce methane emissions from its emerging oil and gas industry face questions over whether the country will have adequate monitoring systems, clear regulations and enforceable controls in place before commercial production begins.

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Maritime Disruptions Mount in Hormuz as Iran Declares Chokepoint Closed

Multiple tankers have sustained damage from naval mines and armed encounters in Gulf waters, prompting Iranian forces to declare the Strait of Hormuz shut.

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