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Petroleum, formed from ancient plant and animal remains, is primarily mined in Uganda's Albertine Graben region, covering several districts. The economic advantages of petroleum include increased foreign exchange, infrastructure development, reduced import dependency, and job creation, while its extraction poses significant environmental risks such as water and air pollution, soil erosion, and potential emergencies. Overall, while petroleum offers economic benefits, it also presents serious environmental challenges that need to be addressed.

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Petroleum, formed from ancient plant and animal remains, is primarily mined in Uganda's Albertine Graben region, covering several districts. The economic advantages of petroleum include increased foreign exchange, infrastructure development, reduced import dependency, and job creation, while its extraction poses significant environmental risks such as water and air pollution, soil erosion, and potential emergencies. Overall, while petroleum offers economic benefits, it also presents serious environmental challenges that need to be addressed.

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PETROLEUM IN UGANDA

Petroleum is a mineral in liquid form and is mined from the ground. Just like
natural gas, it is formed from plant and animal remains that were buried under
the ground millions of years ago. Due to intense heat and pressure these
materials produce petroleum.

AREAS WHERE PETROLEUM IS MINED IN UGANDA.


Oil exploration activities are concentrated in Albertine Graben, in western
region of the country.
The oil reserves are found over districts of Masindi, Buliisa, Hoima,
Amuru, Rukungiri, Kanungu, Nwoya moyo and Adjuman.

ADVANTAGES OF PETROLEUM TO THE ECONOMY OF UGANDA.


 Export of petroleum products will bring in large amount of foreign
exchange.
 The revenue generated by petroleum will be used for development of
infrastructures like roads, railways, electricity and air ports.
 Uganda will not require importing petroleum from overseas, saving
foreign exchange.
 It will enable Uganda to create business relations with other countries.
 It can improve the social services such as education, health and water
supply.
 Petroleum industry provides employment to the people of Uganda.
EFFECTS OF EXTRACTION OF PETROLEUM ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Extraction of petroleum has many negative effects on the environment. These
are as follows.
 Water pollution. Oil spills, leakage and other chemical wastes produced
during petroleum extraction cause water pollution. Water bodies may
get contaminated due to the petroleum.
 Contamination of surface water and underground water. Discharge of
toxic waste liquid on the ground results in contamination of surface and
underground water used by humans.
 Air pollution. During extraction of petroleum, a number of harmful
gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane are
extracted which cause air pollution.
 Soil erosion. Removal of vegetation from the soil for the construction
activities around the petroleum extraction sites leads to soil erosion.
 Reduced soil fertility. Dumping of liquid or solid waste on the ground
contaminates the soil and makes it infertile.
 Increased population. Petroleum extraction activities attract a large
number of people for employment purposes leading to overpopulation
in the particular area.
 Potential emergencies. Incidents such as oil spills, oil well blowout and
explosion can occur under or over the ground during petroleum
extraction that threatens life, property and environment.
BY K. EDWARD LEWIN.

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