Why are Ugandan farmers filing a lawsuit in the UK High Court against the $5.6 billion East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)?

The four Ugandan farmers are filing the lawsuit in the UK High Court because they argue they would not be able to get justice in Uganda; they are asking the British court to apply Ugandan climate, environmental, and constitutional law to EACOP Ltd.—the UK-registered firm developing the pipeline—and seek remedies including an injunction to stop oil transport, compensation, and other legal relief under Ugandan law.

What are the main environmental and climate concerns raised by the farmers’ lawsuit regarding the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline?

The petition states that the 1,450-kilometer East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline will impact water sources, wildlife, and biodiversity, and heighten concerns over climate change; it also cites that the project could generate more than 370 million tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions over its lifetime.

Ugandan Farmers to Challenge $5.6 Billion Pipeline in UK Lawsuit

Jul 6, 2026

Ugandan farmers filed a UK lawsuit challenging the $5.6 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline over environmental and climate concerns. The case targets developers TotalEnergies and Cnooc, potentially delaying exports and threatening the project's commercial viability.

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Ugandan Farmers to Challenge $5.6 Billion Pipeline in UK Lawsuit

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