Proscovia Nabbanja

Proscovia Nabbanja is currently serving as the CEO of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). With over 24 years of experience, she has played pivotal roles in shaping Uganda's petroleum sector and positioning the country as a critical player in the global energy landscape. Her expertise as a former Head of the Technical Division in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development allowed her to influence significant projects and lead critical reviews of field development plans. One of her most remarkable achievements was steering UNOC through crucial negotiations of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), securing agreements that solidified Uganda's position in the regional energy sector. Under her guidance, the Upstream and EACOP Projects reached the Final Investment Decision, marking significant milestones in Uganda's petroleum industry, driven by her strategic decisions and ability to secure essential investments and partnerships. Proscovia's commitment to exploration and unlocking Uganda's natural resources is evident in her acquisition of an exploration license over the Kasuruban Contract Area during the Second licensing round. Her unwavering determination to capitalise on Uganda's oil and gas potential contributes to the country's energy security and economic development. Proscovia continues demonstrating her dedication to Uganda's petroleum industry's growth and sustainable development as the visionary leader at the helm of the Uganda National Oil Company. Her strategic decisions and impactful initiatives have positioned her as an influential figure in the country and the broader global energy landscape.

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

All Sessions

10:00

Strategic Conference ICC Hall 10:00 - 11:00

Attracting and retaining the energy talent required to deliver the energy transition

In 2023, the IEA reported that energy employment reached nearly 67 million in 2022, with about 35 million in clean energy sectors and about 32 million in fossil fuel sectors. Its Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario projects that 14 million new clean energy jobs will need to be created by 2030, while another 16 million workers shift to new roles related to clean energy. Energy organisations have equally critical dual challenges - securing talent and skills to deliver the new energy system while retaining legacy talent and skills for traditional energy production. As with the energy transition itself, solutions will be complex and must take into account employee value proposition evolution, rising employee expectations, the opportunities enabled by a global talent pool, and efficiencies created by emerging new technologies like AI and machine learning. In an increasingly competitive labour market, how can businesses attract and retain the energy talent required to deliver the energy transition?

Attendee insights:

Hear from industry leaders on how they are attracting new talent for the energy transition roles of the future whilst retaining legacy talent for their traditional energy business. Understand from a young graduate perspective what it means to enter the energy industry vs another industry.