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What is Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited?

Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited was established as East African Oil Refineries Limited. The first refinery building with distillation, hydro-treating, catalytic reforming and bitumen production units was commissioned in 1963. In 1974 another refinery was launched.

When did Kenya start a refinery?

The first refinery building with distillation, hydro-treating, catalytic reforming and bitumen production units was commissioned in 1963. In 1974 another refinery was launched. In 1971 the Kenyan government decided to buy in 50% of the shares from Royal Dutch Shell. In 1983, the name of the company was changed to Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited.

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.

What is a midstream segment in Kenya?

As there is no production in Kenya today, this segment is primarily involved in exploration. The midstream segment involves processes around storage, refining and transportation of the crude oil into consumable oil and gas products. There is only one refinery in Kenya today which is the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited located in Mombasa.