Tilenga Project: TotalEnergies Publishes Independent Assessment of the Land Acquisition Program in Uganda

Key Terms

land acquisition regulatory

The purchase or securing of legal rights to a parcel of real estate or property, including outright ownership, long-term leases, or development rights. It matters to investors because acquiring land is often the first step toward building factories, stores, housing, or other revenue-generating projects and can change a company’s asset value, costs, timelines and risk exposure—think of it as buying the plot before you build the house, where location and price shape future returns.

resettlement regulatory

Resettlement is the organized moving and housing of people who must leave their homes because of development projects, natural disasters, conflict, or government decisions. For investors, it matters because relocating households can create legal obligations, extra costs, delays, and reputational risks for projects—like having to rebuild an entire neighborhood before a factory or mine can operate—so it affects project timelines, budgets, and community relations.

livelihood restoration regulatory

Livelihood restoration is the process of helping people who lost their jobs, income sources or access to land and resources because of a project or development to regain stable ways to support themselves. For investors it matters because successful restoration reduces legal, reputational and operational risks, much like fixing a broken bridge so traffic can flow again—stable communities mean fewer delays, disputes and unexpected costs for projects.

ifc performance standard 5 regulatory

IFC Performance Standard 5 is a global guideline for how projects should handle land acquisition, displacement and compensation when people lose homes, land or livelihoods due to development. It matters to investors because following these rules reduces risks like legal challenges, delays, and reputational damage—similar to having a clear playbook that ensures affected people are treated fairly and a project can proceed without costly interruptions.

resettlement action plan regulatory

A resettlement action plan is a formal roadmap for how a project will move and compensate people who must leave their homes or lose land because of construction or development. It lays out who is affected, how they will be paid or rehoused, timelines and measures to restore livelihoods, like a household moving plan with a budget and checklist. For investors it signals legal and social risks, potential costs and schedule impacts, and helps gauge whether a project can obtain permits and community support.

grievance management regulatory

Grievance management is the system a company uses to record, investigate, and resolve complaints from employees, customers, or other stakeholders about unfair treatment, safety issues, or broken promises. Investors care because effective grievance handling reduces the chance of costly lawsuits, strikes, or reputational damage and keeps operations running smoothly—like a well-maintained leak detector that finds problems early before they flood the business.

gender-disaggregated data technical

Data that is broken down and reported separately for different genders so patterns and differences can be seen rather than hidden in overall averages. For investors, this is important because it reveals how products, services, revenues, or workforce outcomes perform across gender groups—like sorting fruit by color to see which type sells best—helping assess market opportunities, regulatory or reputational risk, and whether a business is serving and retaining all customer and employee groups effectively.

closure audit regulatory

A closure audit is a final check that confirms all required actions, fixes and paperwork from an earlier inspection, project or regulatory review have been completed before a program, trial or facility is formally closed. For investors it signals reduced future risk and lingering liabilities—like getting a last inspection report when a house sale finishes—so it can affect a company’s legal exposure, costs and the timing of revenue recognition.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE), operator of the Tilenga Project in Uganda through its affiliate TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU), is publishing the independent assessment conducted by the Canadian firm Land & People Planning Ltd on the land acquisition, resettlement and livelihood restoration program implemented for the Tilenga Project, together with the action plan adopted by TEPU based on the report’s recommendations.

This independent review follows the commitment made by TotalEnergies in 2024. The mission had initially been entrusted to Lionel Zinsou, who informed the Company that he would be unable to complete it due to personal health circumstances. TotalEnergies expresses its appreciation for his involvement.

The assessment conducted in the districts of Buliisa, Hoima and Kikuube covered all core components of the land acquisition program. The report concludes that the program was implemented in line with the Project’s land acquisition and resettlement commitments, aligned with IFC Performance Standard 5, with no material systemic deficiencies. Furthermore, the report states that “compensation, replacement house handover, and a majority of livelihood mitigations have been completed and that the Project is now well positioned to transition toward Resettlement Action Plan closure.”

Between 2022 and end-2024, the Tilenga Project acquired approximately 2,108 acres of land, impacting 4,954 households and communities, including the relocation of 205 primary residents. To date, over 99% of compensation agreements have been signed and paid, and 100% of resettlement houses have been built and handed over.

Based on the recommendations of this report, TEPU will implement an action plan covering the following areas:

• Livelihood restoration: continued monitoring in 2026 to ensure completion and uptake of training and support measures (agronomic practices, post-harvest equipment, business start-up packs).

• Support to vulnerable households: tailored assistance for potentially vulnerable households, in coordination with local government services.

• Grievance management: strengthened tracking and communication tools, including FAQs and key messages to ensure consistency and transparency.

• Engagement and disclosure: a focused engagement plan dedicated to Resettlement Action Plan closure and livelihoods programming closure.

• Gender considerations: integration of gender-disaggregated data into closure datasets and reporting.

• Closure: initiation of the formal closure process, to be followed by an independent third-party closure audit.

“The publication of this independent report and the associated action plan demonstrates our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. We remain fully committed to completing the program in line with international standards and to continuing our contribution to local development”, said Nicolas Terraz, President Exploration & Production of TotalEnergies.

About TotalEnergies

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