Uganda has taken a significant step toward strengthening its industrial power infrastructure following the arrival of three high-capacity transformers that will support key energy and industrial projects in the Albertine region.
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) announced on Friday that it had received three 80MVA transformers destined for the Kabalega Substation at the Hoima Industrial Park, a development expected to boost power reliability and increase electricity transmission capacity in one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs.
According to UETCL, the transformers are critical assets that will provide the backbone of the electrical infrastructure needed to support major national investments, including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, petrochemical industries, and other industrial installations in the region.
The Kabalega Substation is a key component of Uganda’s broader energy infrastructure expansion aimed at supporting oil and gas developments, manufacturing, and industrialization efforts linked to the country’s emerging petroleum sector.
Once installed and commissioned, the transformers are expected to enhance the stability and reliability of electricity supply to industrial consumers, helping to meet growing power demand in the Albertine Graben, where several strategic projects are under development.
The Hoima Industrial Park has been earmarked as a major industrial growth centre and is expected to host a range of businesses linked to oil and gas, petrochemicals, logistics, and manufacturing. Reliable electricity infrastructure has been identified as one of the critical requirements for attracting investors and supporting large-scale industrial operations.
UETCL said the arrival of the transformers marks a major milestone in Uganda’s journey toward industrialisation, energy security, and economic transformation. The utility noted that the additional capacity will help unlock economic opportunities in the region while supporting government efforts to increase value addition and local industrial production.
The development comes as Uganda continues to invest heavily in transmission infrastructure to ensure that power generated from its growing electricity network can be efficiently delivered to industrial parks, cities, and strategic economic zones across the country.
