Mining & Energy
Kenya begins drilling Turkana oil as global supply tightens
The News
Kenya has launched drilling operations in Turkana's Lokichar Basin, targeting the county's estimated 560 million barrels of crude oil deposits discovered 14 years ago. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced plans for the first oil shipment to leave Mombasa port by December 2026 under a production sharing contract with Gulf Energy.
Why it matters
Kenya launches first Turkana oil drilling operations targeting commercial production by December 2026, a transformative economic milestone for the nation.
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