Development of a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) storage facility in Mombasa
The Kenya Kwanza government promised to build an LNG storage facility in Mombasa.
September 2023:Following cabinet approval, the then Energy Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, announced the acquisition of the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited by the Kenya Pipeline Company to kickstart the process.
May 2024: Kenya Pipeline Company announces the construction of a new bulk LPG facility.
A Greek company, AMACO, presented a proposal for an LNG-to-power project in Mombasa, with a start year listed as 2027.
A high court ruling lifted after the limits on previous building permits in November 2025 allowing for continued work to build a 30,000 tonne storage facility.
