Kenya targets first Turkana crude oil exports in early 2027
Kenya is on course to export its first crude oil from Turkana in the first quarter of 2027, with production expected to begin in December 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced. Speaking in Nairobi during a media roundtable convened by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in partnership with the […] The post Kenya targets first Turkana crude oil…
Kenya aims to export crude oil from the Turkana region in early 2027, with production expected to commence in December 2026, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The contractor developing the South Lokichar Basin project is on schedule, with first oil production projected for Q1 2027. Turkana oil discoveries were made in 2012, but development was delayed by challenges related to the project's commercial viability.
The current contractor, Gulf Energy and PBV, submitted their Field Development Plan in September 2025. EPRA has been closely monitoring the development works to ensure adherence to the timeline. The regulator's main responsibility is to regulate the energy and petroleum sectors, protect stakeholders, and ensure supply reliability and security.
EPRA is also developing regulations for strategic petroleum stocks to complement existing minimum operational reserves, which could help mitigate supply disruptions and enhance Kenya's petroleum security.
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