August 24, 2022 [ Upstream Media ] – It is all systems that go at the new Sh40 billion Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT) II commissioned over a fortnight ago by President Uhuru Kenyatta as oil tankers have docked to discharge petroleum products at the Port of Mombasa.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) reports that Elka Appolon has been discharging at the old KOT laden with 79,773 tonnes of gas oil.

At the new KOT, Athina has discharged 3985.7 tonnes of gas oil, Elka Athina 89,290 tonnes of gasoline and Margarita a combined 45,570 tonnes and 18,189 tonnes of gas oil and gasoline, respectively. The port is also now offering pilotage services at KOT round the clock.

KPA Acting Managing Director John Mwangemi said the operationalisation of the new oil terminal will see marine operations including pilotage services offered on a 24-hour basis. “This shall improve molecule fluidity in the mid-stream supply chain and ensure price stability of petroleum products in Kenya and the region,” he said.

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