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November 7, 2025
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Govt Sets New Date to Kick Off Turkana Oil Drilling Project

Govt Sets New Date to Kick Off Turkana Oil Drilling Project

The Lokichar Basin, believed to hold substantial oil reserves, has remained underdeveloped despite years of exploration...

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Kenya is set to commence oil drilling in the Lokichar Oil Fields, Turkana County, between January and February 2026, a major step in the country's petroleum production efforts. The government has approved the project, pending parliamentary endorsement.

  • Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi confirmed the project's approval, stating parliamentary submission within 30 days.
  • The South Lokichar Basin holds an estimated 560 million barrels of recoverable oil, with potential for up to 4 billion barrels oil initially in place.
  • Gulf Energy Ltd acquired Tullow Oil’s local interests, revitalizing the project after the British firm's departure.

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