THE LAMU REFINERY PROJECT: EAST AFRICA'S NEXT MAJOR ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTProject Updates

BUILDING EAST AFRICA'S NEXT ENERGY HUB

A major proposed refinery and industrial development in Lamu, Kenya, designed to strengthen regional energy infrastructure and support long-term industrial growth.

700,000BARRELS PER DAY
LAMUKENYA
MULTI-BILLIONDOLLAR INVESTMENT
EAST AFRICAREGIONAL MARKET

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ABOUT THE LAMU REFINERY PROJECT

A proposed large-scale petroleum refinery in Lamu, Kenya, intended to supply refined petroleum products to Kenya and regional markets.

700,000barrels per day planned processing capacity

The refinery is envisaged as part of wider industrial and logistics development around Lamu, with planned integration of transportation, storage, marine logistics and supporting infrastructure.

The broader objective is to increase regional refining capacity and reduce dependence on imported refined petroleum products. Scope, phasing and commercial arrangements should be confirmed through official sources.

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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE

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ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

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ECONOMIC IMPACT

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE OPPORTUNITIES

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AVAILABLE PROJECT ROLES - OFFICIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROJECTLAMU, KENYA
INDUSTRYENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
PHASEDEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION

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ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY & COMMUNITY

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LAMU & REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY

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UGANDASOUTH SUDANETHIOPIASOMALIATANZANIAKENYA LAMUNairobiMombasa

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