Advisory firm PFC Energy has suggested the Ugandan government pursue a new partnership with three international oil firms, while also establishing a new national oil and gas hub.

The company delivered its commissioned report to the government yesterday (June 15th) and New Vision reports that its findings have been provisionally welcomed but will be assessed further before action is taken.

PFC Energy singled out Tullow, Total and China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) as the three desirable partners for further development of the country's oil and gas reserves.

Tullow has so far maintained a near-100 per cent success rate in its drilling campaigns in Ghana and Uganda, while Total and CNOOC have recently secured lucrative drilling contracts in Iraq.

In order to support oilfield development, the report called for an enhanced focus on oil and gas training and technology transfer to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Tullow already owns blocks in Uganda and has recently made moves to increase its presence in the country by taking control of Heritage Oil's operations.

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