crude oil refinery equipment in kenya

   
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Who owns Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited?

Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited is currently managed by the government of Kenya. It was founded in 1960 by the government of Kenya with Shell and the British Petroleum Co. BP. As of June 2016, 100 percent of the shares are owned by the government of Kenya. KPRL was founded in 1960.

How many refineries are there in Kenya?

There is only one refinery in Kenya today which is the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited located in Mombasa. The downstream segment involves the process by which refined products are made available to the consumers through supply and distribution e.g. at industries and petrol stations.

Why did Kenya not build a crude oil refinery?

In February 2019, the Kenyan government announced that it will not construct a local refinery to process crude oil from the Turkana oil fields, opting instead to export all its crude oil while continuing to import refined petroleum for domestic use. This is because of insufficient crude oil to justify construction of a refinery.

Can a company explore for oil and gas in Kenya?

Before a company can engage in prospecting for oil and gas in any part of Kenya, it must first obtain a license in the form of a Production Sharing Contract. This document spells the terms under which the company is licensed to explore for oil and gas, its obligations and also the obligations of the government.