The
project, part of the LAPSSET corridor, will process 700,000 barrels per day for
Kenya and neighboring countries, cutting reliance on imported fuel.
Preparations are advanced, with site work
underway and costs reduced as timelines solidify; construction kicks off in
October with a four-year build.
Amid Tanzania and Uganda's rival Tanga hub plans, discussions weigh regional competition against complementary markets and Kenya's infrastructure edge.