Bachelor of Science in Oil and Gas Management

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    An Assessment of the Impact of Oil and Gas Exploration on Tourism in Uganda a Case Study of Albertine Region
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-02) Trevor Godfrey Akambamu
    The study intended to investigate the effects of oil and gas exploration on tourism in the Albertine region of Uganda. The objectives of the study were to examine the threats and opportunities posed by the petroleum industry on Uganda’s tourism sector, to examine the hotspot areas for the better growth of the tourism sector in the region and to analyze the relevance of the industry on the tourism sector in Western Uganda. The Methodology that was used, in conducting the research was both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data was collected using a self-administered Questionnaires as well as review of available documents and records. Data was analyzed using SPSS software where conclusions were drawn from. The study revealed that the oil and gas exploration activities in the Albertine region have led to opportunities like improved road network, oil revenues in form of taxes that can be invested in the tourism sector, hotels for accommodation among others within the Albertine region. The study further identified that oil and gas exploration activities are associated with threats like oil spills, noisy activities that have chased away the animals from their comfort zones, unprotected open holes trapping wild animals. This study recommended that the oil and gas exploration companies should seriously put into consideration the impact of mitigation and development framework on their activities that have affected the tourism sector, all stakeholders to embark on expressive permission in form of sustainable employment, hands on skills, funded by these sectors for the better growth of the community members and Department of Petroleum Exploration, Production and Development (PEPD) to effectively perform its supervisory role of monitoring and controlling the activities of the petroleum exploration and production.