Uganda, Oct. 7 -- Total Energies and Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) have expressed interest in the third licensing round of new oil blocks in the Albertine Graben, and Karamoja sub region.

Speaking at the launch of Total's Action for Sustainability campaign in Kampala, Mr Phillipe Groueix, the Total Energies general manager, said they were considering participating in the third licensing round after close scrutiny of what is likely to be offered.

"I don't know what will be offered, but we will look at it as usual, and consider whether to participate," he said, noting that Total's sustainability campaign seeks to showcase initiatives being undertaken to ensure sustainable development of the oil and gas resources.

Mr Peter Muliisa, t...