East African Oil & Gas: Pipelines and Politics

Wood Mackenzie's sister company, Verisk Maplecroft, examines oil & gas developments in Uganda and Kenya, including the risk and opportunity associated with the pipeline routes under discussion. After several years of stalling, Uganda is finally pushing ahead with development, and is making significant progress regarding the export pipeline to Tanzania. However, by opting for an export route that included a non-oil producer, are operators exposed to higher risks associated with the pipeline route? Meanwhile, Kenya is still considering its own export options. What are the risks and likelihood associated with these routes and what is the latest on the political front in Kenya?