1. business and industrial
2. energy
3. oil

TRADE MISSION TO EAST AFRICA
KENYA and UGANDA
23 - 27 March 2015
Have you considered exporting to Africa but are unsure of the potential of your product or
service?
African economies continue to outperform expectations. They are stimulated by an improved
policy environment, growing numbers of private sector businesses and rising private
consumption. Seven of the world's ten fastest growing economies are in Africa. Oil and gas
developments are on the increase, particularly in East Africa which is creating new business
opportunities for SMEs.
The mission will provide companies with the opportunity to visit and gain first-hand experience of
key oil and gas opportunities in East Africa.
WHY KENYA?
Oil discoveries have greatly increased the prospects of Kenya becoming an oil producer, making
Kenya a hotbed for exploration activity. Kenya has four major sedimentary basins (Lamu, Anza,
Mandera and Tertiary Rift) with a total surface area of 317,000 Km 2, Together, British companies
hold interests for about a third of the total exploration area. Kenya has 46 blocks, of which 44 are
licensed to 23 exploration companies. The government plans to create and offer seven new
blocks. Kenya is seeking to strengthen its role as the regional oil transit hub and will embark on a
host of new infrastructure projects, thus presenting several business opportunities for UK firms.
Opportunities in upstream, downstream and training activities are on the increase, and British
companies are advised to explore this market now, to gain a competitive advantage over
neighboring countries.
WHY UGANDA?
With over 80 oil wells drilled, a success rate of 87% and 3.5 billion barrels of oil in place, Uganda
has become an exciting frontier for oil exploration and potential development and production
presenting great opportunities to UK companies.
The first commercial discovery of oil in Uganda was made in 2006. Twenty oil and/or gas
discoveries have since been made, with five of these now at Field Development Stage.
The principle prospective area for petroleum in Uganda is the Albertine Graben covering an area
of 23,918 km2. Less than 40% of the exploration area in the Albertine Graben has so far
undergone exploration – further discoveries are likely – with the possibility of peaking at over 10
billion barrels.
WHY JOIN THIS MISSION?
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Explore and understand the current opportunities for your product or service
Showcase products and services to operators, production services companies and
potential agents
Meet potential customers
Access a wide range of industry experts
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland,
number SC000791. Registered office: The Hub, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen,
AB23 8GX Tel. +44(0)1224343928 - Fax +44(0)1224343943 - abc@agcc.co.uk
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING THIS MISSION?
• Oil and gas
• Renewable and solar energy
• Education and training – building capacity and local content development
• Infrastructure
• Construction
Companies providing a product or service not applicable to the above sector should consider
joining the multi-sector mission programme which also takes place on 23 - 27 March 2015.
The programme is open to all other sectors, including: agriculture, telecommunications, general
education and training providers, laboratory equipment, security products and professional
services and more.
We can tailor a programme for most market opportunities. Please refer to the contact details
below.
THE BENEFITS
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Networking opportunities and client hospitality at receptions hosted by the British High
Commissioners in Nairobi and Kampala
British High Commission support and advice through a team of dedicated commercial officers
in Nairobi and Kampala
In-country briefings providing market information and advice on how to do business in Nairobi
and Kampala
One-to-one meetings with operators, production service companies and agents
Group meetings with key industry players (see programme below)
Subsidised market research provided through UKTI’s Overseas Market Introduction Service
(OMIS) scheme
Your company profile in the trade mission brochure, circulated to companies in Nairobi and
Kampala
In-market help and advice from one of UKTI’s International Trade Advisers
Extensive local media coverage to heighten your presence in the market
THE COSTS
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Travel Package: a competitive travel package will be available
Participation Fee: ABC members £300+VAT, AGCC members £440+VAT, non-members
£665+VAT
Early booking: 10% discount if payment is received before 30 January 2015
Overseas Market Introduction Service and shared costs (e.g. local transport). Costs to be
confirmed but OMIS and shared costs are typically within the region of £500 per head
Optional Extra: Individual Overseas Market Introduction Service (to be quoted upon request)
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland,
number SC000791. Registered office: The Hub, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen,
AB23 8GX Tel. +44(0)1224343928 - Fax +44(0)1224343943 - abc@agcc.co.uk
THE PROGRAMME (subject to change)
Sat 21-Sun 22 March
Mon 23 March
AM
PM
Arrive Nairobi and transfer to hotel
Country briefing by British High Commission Nairobi
One-to-One meetings
companies and agents
with
operators,
production
service
Wed 25 March
AM
Networking reception hosted by British High Commissioner
Group meetings with Oil & Gas Operators, production service
companies and agents
Free for mission member’s own meetings and follow up
Thurs 26 March
PM
AM
Depart Nairobi for Kampala and transfer to hotel
Country Briefing by British High Commission Uganda
PM
One-to-One meetings
companies and agents
Tues 24 March
Fri 27 March
Sat 28 March
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operators,
production
service
Networking reception hosted by British High Commissioner
Group meetings with Oil & Gas Operators, production service
companies and agents
Depart Kampala
TRAVEL
AGCC will appoint a travel agent who will provide a competitive travel package. This will include
flights, transfers and hotels on a bed and breakfast basis. You can make your own travel
arrangements but it is highly recommended that you stay in the mission hotel in order to make the
most of the networking opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY
To accompany this trade mission, your business must be established within the UK and selling or
marketing a British product or service.
HOW TO APPLY
For the full application pack, please contact the mission manager: Francesca Bertolini,
International Trade Team Leader, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
E: francesca.bertolini@agcc.co.uk or T: +44 (0)1224 343928
M: 07738 983212. Please
complete the application form by Friday 13 February 2015.
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland,
number SC000791. Registered office: The Hub, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Energy Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen,
AB23 8GX Tel. +44(0)1224343928 - Fax +44(0)1224343943 - abc@agcc.co.uk