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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.

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.

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.