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KPC to Purchase Mombasa Refinery

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has been directed by the Kenyan government to acquire and revive operations at the country’s shut-in refinery. The refinery is currently owned by Kenya Petroleum Refinery Ltd. (KPRL).

 

The refinery will play a key role in the government’s plans for its crude production from Tullow Oil and Africa Oil Corp.’s production in South Lokichar. Storing the oil produced in northwest Kenya by the two independent firms is part of the government’s plans for the refinery.

 

According to reports KPC has carried out technical diligence on the Mombasa-based plant’s storage tanks and loading facilities, which were found to be in good condition.


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