KPC foils attempt to siphon petroleum products from Mombasa pipeline
KPC's security and pipeline maintenance teams detected an illegal connection on the pipeline linking two pumping stations The post KPC foils attempt to siphon petroleum products from Mombasa pipeline appeared first on KBC Digital .
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) successfully thwarted an attempt to siphon petroleum products through an unauthorized connection on a pipeline in Mombasa County. This occurred during routine surveillance on Monday, November 2nd, when KPC security and maintenance teams identified an illegal connection between Pumping Station 14 and Pumping Station 15.
The company's officers immediately secured the site and reported the incident to local authorities at Chaani Police Station. Subsequent investigations are underway by specialist police teams. KPC General Manager, Dinah Kirwa, stated that the company's officers effectively prevented a criminal act, and as of now, there has been no product loss due to the rapid response of the monitoring teams.
KPC's extensive pipeline network, spanning 1,342 kilometers in Kenya, relies on robust technological and physical surveillance systems. These include advanced security intelligence, leak detection, and safety technologies. Kirwa emphasized that KPC's real-time monitoring systems protect critical infrastructure while investing in internationally recognized safety protocols.
This approach has significantly minimized risks related to operations, the environment, and reputation.
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