Regional Development Strategy Initiative

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In order to facilitate provision of efficient and reliable delivery of oil products throughout the region, the Regional Strategy on development of regional refineries was developed. It addresses all aspects of petroleum distribution system in the region, including refineries and storage facilities in a holistic way in order to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. 

Status
Ongoing
Start Year
2016
Geographical Scope
Regional
Main Objectives

To facilitate provision of efficient and reliable delivery of oil products throughout the East African region

Main Activities

Develop a new refinery in Uganda in order for the oil discovered in Uganda to provide optimal benefits to the region

Accelerate planned upgrading of the Mombasa refinery

Improve the handling, transportation, storage and distribution facilities in the region for efficient and economic distribution of petroleum products

Negotiations involved
Multilaterals involved
Countries
Kenya
Ouganda
Partnering Entities
East African Community (EAC)
Role in the partnership
Budget (in millions)
0.00
Currency
Euro
Energy Sectors and Subsectors
Sources

https://www.eac.int/energy/fossil-fuels/projects-and-programmes