Uganda plans to create 160,000 jobs from its oil industry. Many positions need special skills. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline started training local welders. They learn advanced orbital welding techniques needed for the big pipeline project.
Expert Imran Dilmohamud teaches the program. He showed trainees how orbital welding works differently than regular methods. This system uses machines to make perfect welds automatically. The technology cuts waste and works better. Many countries, such as America, European nations, and China, already use this method, but it remains new to Uganda.
Students also learned about flux core machines that cap pipes with protective materials. This step prevents rust damage. Dilmohamud taught them this would become their main welding approach at construction sites. George William Barbatana, who attended the training, thought the process seemed simple because machines do most work.
Barbatana noted this marked the first such training ever held in Uganda. He saw ways the skills could help other industries beyond pipelines. The class mixed book learning with hands-on practice. Students struggled at first with the complex machines but gained confidence by the end. Dilmohamud praised how fast they learned, especially Barbatana.
John Bosco Habumugisha is the EACOP Deputy Managing Director. He praised the training program and emphasized how technology has changed modern welding. As Uganda speeds up oil production, workers must learn these new methods. Welding depends less on personal skill today than on technology. The training gives people real experience with automated systems.
Programs like this help Uganda prepare local talent for energy jobs. The training ensures that workers can handle the specialized needs of major pipeline construction. These skills will help Uganda build its energy future with local engineers instead of outside experts. The precision orbital welding provided makes it essential for large-scale projects.
Expert Imran Dilmohamud teaches the program. He showed trainees how orbital welding works differently than regular methods. This system uses machines to make perfect welds automatically. The technology cuts waste and works better. Many countries, such as America, European nations, and China, already use this method, but it remains new to Uganda.
Students also learned about flux core machines that cap pipes with protective materials. This step prevents rust damage. Dilmohamud taught them this would become their main welding approach at construction sites. George William Barbatana, who attended the training, thought the process seemed simple because machines do most work.
Barbatana noted this marked the first such training ever held in Uganda. He saw ways the skills could help other industries beyond pipelines. The class mixed book learning with hands-on practice. Students struggled at first with the complex machines but gained confidence by the end. Dilmohamud praised how fast they learned, especially Barbatana.
John Bosco Habumugisha is the EACOP Deputy Managing Director. He praised the training program and emphasized how technology has changed modern welding. As Uganda speeds up oil production, workers must learn these new methods. Welding depends less on personal skill today than on technology. The training gives people real experience with automated systems.
Programs like this help Uganda prepare local talent for energy jobs. The training ensures that workers can handle the specialized needs of major pipeline construction. These skills will help Uganda build its energy future with local engineers instead of outside experts. The precision orbital welding provided makes it essential for large-scale projects.
