patented oil refining plant in kenya

   
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Where is the first vegetable oil produced in Kenya?

A worker at the Eni oilseed collection and pressing plant (agri-hub) in Makueni, Kenya. Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni, has started production of the first vegetable oil for bio-refineries in Kenya. Through its subsidiary Eni Kenya, the company set up an oilseed collection and pressing plant (agri-hub) in Makueni early this year.

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.

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.

Can vegetable oil be used for biofuel production?

?The vegetable oil is therefore non-edible its intended use is for biofuel production. A worker at the Eni oilseed collection and pressing plant (agri-hub) in Makueni, Kenya. Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni, has started production of the first vegetable oil for bio-refineries in Kenya.