tepu is working in exploration area 1 (ea-1) and exploration area 1a (ea-1a) within the albertine region. a significant portion of these areas lie within the confines of murchison falls national park. tepu s playing a leading role in coordination the planning and execution of the export crude oil pipeline from lake albert to the indian ocean coast. on 30 august 2016, tepu was awarded three production licenses by the government of uganda. this paves the way for the "final investment decision" within the next 18 months by tepu and its partners, with field oil expected in the year 2020.