The energy regulator has received 13 new applications from existing and new entrants wishing to build berths for handling cooking gas imports in Kenya, as the country moves to open up the sector ahead of the price control regime in 2025.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) hopes applications that include, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Eleven Energy and Fossil Fuels will bring competition in the sector and reduce the grip of the Africa Gas and Oil Ltd (AGOL), leading to price cuts in handling of cooking gas imports and ultimately lower prices to the consumers.
