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September 25, 2026
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Oil rig arrives in Mombasa ahead of Kenya's first commercial drilling

Oil rig arrives in Mombasa ahead of Kenya's first commercial drilling

Kenya moves closer to commercial oil production after a 1,500-horsepower drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa...

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Kenya is a significant step closer to commercial oil production with the arrival of a 1,500 horsepower drilling rig, the GW70, at the Port of Mombasa. This marks the beginning of preparations for Kenya's first commercial oil drilling in the South Lokichar Basin.

  • Commercial drilling is scheduled to commence on November 1, with first oil production anticipated in December 2026.
  • The rig was leased by Gulf Energy E&P BV and arrived aboard MV Transit Sedanka from Oman.
  • The first phase of the project aims to produce approximately 20,000 barrels of crude oil daily.

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