April 6, 2021 Written by ANITA KAYONGO Following the article entitled “Total must do better in Tilenga, EACOP project” published March 31, 2021, Total would like to provide additional information and in particular to express its commitment to ensuring that these projects are conducted in an exemplary manner especially in relation to social and environmental matters. These issues are at the heart of the work of the project teams. Development of the petroleum resources of Lake Albert comprises several distinct projects including the development of the Tilenga discovery (operated by Total) and the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) to export oil produced to the Tanga port in Tanzania.