Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Tax planning and political influence criticism
Campaign groups and court proceedings scrutinised Tullow’s tax arrangements, political relationships and the handling of tax payments connected with its Ugandan assets. The company disputed accusations of improper conduct.
2013
Waste-dumping allegations in Uganda
Tullow faced criticism after allegations that human and drilling waste had been improperly discarded in Uganda. The company attributed the reported human-waste incident to contractors and said responsibility lay with them.
2011
Ugandan bribery allegations
Ugandan parliamentary investigations examined allegations that Tullow was connected to bribery involving senior government figures. Tullow denied the claims and told investigators that documents supporting them were forged.