TotalEnergies has commissioned a revamped Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling and storage plant in Jinja, aimed at boosting supply of clean cooking energy in Uganda. The facility, originally constructed in 2016 and scheduled to begin operations in 2017, reached full operational completion in December 2025 following refurbishment. The upgraded plant is equipped with automated filling technology and enhanced safety systems designed to ensure accurate cylinder filling, prevent leakage and provide tamper-proof sealing. The facility sits on approximately five acres, part of which is currently used for production, with additional space reserved for future expansion. It has a storage capacity of up to 140 tonnes of marketable gas before cylinder filling 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 additional capacity available for other product lines. Olufemi Babajide, managing director of TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited, said the investment reflects the company’s long-term commitment to supporting Uganda’s energy transition and expanding access to cleaner cooking solutions. “This refurbished plant reaffirms our commitment to deliver quality, reliable and clean energy to Ugandans, especially as the country prepares for local production of LPG in the oil region,” Babajide said. Biova Agbokou, executive vice president for TotalEnergies East and Central Africa, said the expanded facility supports the company’s ambition to provide 100 million people in Africa and India with access to clean cooking by 2030. He noted that wider adoption of LPG could reduce reliance on charcoal and firewood, cut carbon emissions and lower health risks associated with indoor air pollution. Ben Kagonyera, manager for business development at the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), said the commissioning marks an important step in strengthening Uganda’s clean energy supply. “This investment is timely and complements efforts to promote clean cooking solutions and sustainable energy use,” Kagonyera said. He added that UNOC’s partnership with TotalEnergies in the upstream sector could support future domestic LPG supply once oil production begins. “With the commencement of oil production, gas will also be produced. This presents an opportunity for Uganda to supply locally produced gas to its citizens and improve access to LPG,” he said. Kagonyera explained that LPG production will be linked to oil output, with excess gas expected to come on stream once oil production starts. TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited has operated in Uganda since 1955 and currently runs more than 200 service stations across the country.The post TotalEnergies revamps LPG filling plant in Jinja appeared first on The Observer.