Kenya’s first crude oil pipeline takes shape

Pact Energy secretary Charles Keter with Tullow Oil Vice-President ES Gary Thompson when they inked an export pact. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

Kenya is moving towards construction of its first crude oil pipeline from Turkana oilfields to the Coast with the line design and environmental audit expected from July.

British oil explorer Tullow, the developer of the Turkana oilfields, yesterday said engineering studies and contracting are ongoing in preparation for the pipeline’s final design, dubbed front end engineering design (FEED).

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