Gulf Energy, Kenya's new oil producer, expects the first oil batch from Turkana to be ready by December 2026. This follows their $120 million (Ksh15.4 billion) acquisition of Tullow Oil's discoveries, with production commencing after parliamentary ratification of the Field Development Plan (FDP).

• First oil estimated for December 2026 from Turkana.
• Gulf Energy acquired Tullow Oil's discoveries for $120 million (Ksh15.4 billion).
• The Energy Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, approved the Field Development Plan, which awaits parliamentary ratification within 30 days of its November 7 approval.
• Drilling at Lokichar Oil Fields is projected to begin between January and February 2026.
• The South Lokichar Basin holds an estimated 560 million barrels of recoverable oil.