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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.

Who owns Essar Refinery in Kenya?

The Government of Kenya wholly owns the refinery after acquiring 100% shares from Essar Energy Overseas Limited. The company runs several activities, including petroleum products handling and hospitality, laboratory and fuel loading services. The government of Kenya appoints the management team.

Are oil and gas companies importing oil from Kenya?

Some years back, Kenya made headlines when commercial oil was discovered at the South Lokichar Basin in Turkana county. As a result, numerous oil and gas companies in Kenya have been selling petroleum products from the county, while others continue to import. So, which are these institutions?

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.