What does Kenya’s bio-refinery initiative mean for Africa?
The initiative in Kenya represents the first integrated project in the world to bring Africa into the vertical bio-refinery supply chain by providing income opportunities and market access to thousands of farmers in degraded areas.
When was oil discovered in Kenya?
Petroleum Exploration in Kenya began in the 1950s within the Lamu Basin. The first commercially viable oil discovery was made in 2012 in the Tertiary rift. To date, over 86 wells have been drilled with a majority within the Tertiary Rift.
What happened to KPRL oil refinery?
Refinery operations stopped in September 2013. We certify or verify if a particular oil product or products meet the stipulated standards. We have an efficient pipeline network and truck loading facilities for oil products transfer. The acquisition of KPRL by KPC has been completed making KPRL a subsidiary of KPC
Does Tullow Oil have a development plan for Kenya?
Currently, joint field development studies between Tullow Oil, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining (Petroleum Directorate), and National Oil Corporation of Kenya are ongoing to give Kenya the best development options.