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Kenya–Uganda refined petroleum products pipeline project

8th February 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Kenya–Uganda refined petroleum products pipeline project.

Client
The governments of Kenya and Uganda.

Project Description
The project entails the development of a multiproduct pipeline between Eldoret, in Kenya, and Kampala, in Uganda, through Malaba at the border and Jinja, in Uganda, covering 352 km. The pipeline will interconnect with the existing 14-inch-diameter pipeline running from Nairobi to Eldoret and should be able to transport products to and from Kampala and Eldoret, including a spur line to Jinja.

The project will also include a common user depot at the pipeline terminal in Kampala capable of transporting 220 000 ℓ/h.

Value
The project is estimated at $300-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Kenya and Uganda have revived plans for the multiproduct pipeline.

The two governments have released an expression of interest request, seeking an investor to implement the project.

The project will be developed as a public–private partnership, under a 20-year build, own, operate and transfer arrangement.

Potential bidders were expected to submit their documentation by January 15, 2013.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Government of Uganda State House, tel +256 414 231 900, fax +256 414 235 462 or email info@statehouse.go.ug.
Kenya Ministry of Energy, tel +254 20 310 112 or fax +254 20 228 314.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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