Supermajor Total is still hoping to take a final investment decision on the oft-delayed Uganda oil development by the end of this year despite some major obstacles in its path, write Iain Esau and Eoin O'Cinneide.

Asked about a final investment decision timing, a source said: “There was supposed to be a final investment decision announcement in September (but the partners) would be hard pushed to get it anywhere near the end of this year.