We’re liquid and here to stay, Tullow Oil reassures Ugandan, Kenyan partners

Tullow Oil workers in Buliisa, Uganda. About 100 oil firms expressed interest in the second round of licensing for new blocks. FILE PHOTO | NMG

British exploration firm Tullow Oil has stated that it has the financial muscle required to develop petroleum reserves in Uganda and Kenya, even after the sudden exit of its chief executive triggered a collapse of its share price.

Tullow, which is in advanced stages of developing oilfields in the two countries, now says that it has ‘reset’ its operations to ensure that production schedules remain on course.