Turkana oil project gets Ksh2B boost as drilling rig arrives at Mombasa Port
Kenya’s push to start oil production in Turkana has received a boost after the Port of Mombasa received a massive consignment of specialised drilling equipment for the South Lokichar Basin. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), in a statement shared on Sunday, September 27, 2026, said the 2,152-metric-tonne consignment arrived aboard MV Transit Sedanka after sailing […]
Kenya's efforts to commence oil production in Turkana have received a significant boost with the arrival of specialized drilling equipment at the Port of Mombasa. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) reported that a 2,152-metric-tonne shipment, including a 1,500-horsepower GW70 Integrated Onshore Drilling Rig, arrived aboard the MV Transit Sedanka from Abu Dhabi via Duqm.
The rig, valued at over Ksh2 billion, will be transported by road to Turkana County once it is discharged and cleared. The Port of Mombasa's role in supporting strategic national projects through the efficient handling of oversized and complex cargo is highlighted as it prepares for the development of Kenya's petroleum infrastructure.
The South Lokichar Basin is estimated to contain 326 million barrels of recoverable oil, with full operations targeting a start by December 2026. The project, estimated at Ksh790.7 billion over 25 years, marks one of the country's major energy developments.
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