Kenya Conducts Drills Ahead of Mass Oil Production

CS Wandayi announced earlier this year that the government expects commercial oil production to begin by December 2026...

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Kenya has conducted a four-day oil spill drill in Lamu as the nation gears up for oil production, expected to commence in December 2026.

The drills, led by the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor project, aim to prepare staff for potential oil shipment incidents.
Key figures present included Lamu Regional Office Liaison Officer Ali Shee, emphasizing a commitment to environmental stewardship.
The training is crucial as Kenya anticipates oil production to begin from the South Lokichar Basin, with an 890-kilometre crude oil pipeline planned between Turkana and Lamu for export.

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