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What is the petroleum industry like in Kenya?
The petroleum industry in Kenya is relatively new in terms of mining and exploration. British firm Tullow Oil began operations in Kenya in 2010 after signing agreements with Africa Oil and Centric Energy, purchasing a 50% interest in five onshore licences.
Could Kenya be Africa’s next major oil producer?
Following Tullow Oil’s discovery in 2012 of crude oil reserves in northern Kenya’s Lokichar sub-basin, estimated at over 4 billion barrels, Kenya has been touted as Africa’s next major oil producer. Results from an early oil pilot project indicate that the reserves in Turkana’s Amosing and Ngamia fields are commercially viable.
Who regulates oil in Kenya?
Oil is regulated by the Energy Regulation Commission and the Ministry of Mining. Current traders include the National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Shell, Tullow Oil, KenolKobil, MOGAS, Hass, Hashi Energy, Gulf Energy, Olympic, Dalbit Petroleum, Petrocam. In August, 2019. Kenya exported its first crude oil from the port of Mombasa.
Who owns Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL)?
As of June 2016, 100 percent of the shares are owned by the government of Kenya. KPRL was founded in 1960. It was originally founded by Shell and BP to distribute and supply the East Africa with oil products. Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited was established as East African Oil Refineries Limited.