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Kenya is reportedly in advanced talk with Asharami,a subsidiary of Nigerian energy giant,Sahara Group Ltd.,to co-build East Africa’s Biggest LPG Storage Facility. Strong source familiar with this plan, proposed facility would have the capacity of 30,000 tons,this capacity will aid boost Kenya’s LPG storage capabilities.
Co-forming a joint venture with Asharami Synergy plc revealed to Bloomberg that the deal will state-owned Kenya pipeline to build the common user terminal set to be East Africa’s biggest LPG storage and bottling facility in the port city Of Mombasa Mombasa.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has proposed formation of joint national-county government teams to implement the zoning of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and Petroleum facilities.
EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo affirmed that the joint teams will oversee surveillance and the enforcement of measures aimed at promoting safety in the sector following a review on land-use approvals allowing construction of residential facilities within industrial zones.
“We ask county governments to collaborate with us in coming up with clear guidelines on exclusive zoning and reservation of land for setting up new petroleum and gas facilities away from densely populated areas,” said Kiptoo EPRA Director General during a sensitisation workshop attended by county energy executives and departmental heads.
Construction Period of the East Africa’s Biggest LPG Storage Facility
The facility estimated to take 2-years to build will be financed by Asharami,while land project located on the port-side will be provided with Kenya pipeline Co. |
