Kenya: Gulf Energy Receives Drilling Rig in Mombasa As Kenya Targets First Oil in Dec

Kenya: Gulf Energy Receives Drilling Rig in Mombasa As Kenya Targets First Oil in Dec

Nairobi -- Kenya's push to commence commercial crude oil production by the end of 2026 has gained momentum following the arrival of an onshore drilling rig for the South Lokichar oil development at the Port of Mombasa.

Gulf Energy's Rig Lands in Mombasa, Kenya Nears First Oil

Kenya has cleared another hurdle on its path to first crude oil. A drilling rig for the South Lokichar project in Turkana arrived at the Port of Mombasa, bringing the country closer to producing crude for the first time in December 2026. Gulf Energy E&P BV SEZ confirmed that a cargo ship carrying an integrated [...] The post Gulf Energy’s Rig Lands in Mombasa, Kenya Nears First Oil appeared first on Khusoko - Your Gateway to East African Market …

Kenya’s Bid for Commercial Oil Production in Turkana Gets Major Boost

Kenya's eyes first commercial oil production from the Turkana Southfields is expected to begin in December 2026.

Kenya’s first oil project advances as drilling rig arrives in MSA

Kenya’s plan to deliver its first crude oil before the end of the year has reached another milestone with the arrival of the drilling rig at the Port of Mombasa. Local oil exploration and producti…

Kenya Moves Closer To First Oil As Key Equipment Arrives In Mombasa

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Kenya Moves Closer to First Oil as Key Equipment Arrives in Mombasa Kenya’s South Lokichar oil project has reached a key stage after an onshore drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa ahead of its planned deployment to Turkana County. The drilling rig was transported aboard MV Transit Sedanka from Duqm Port in Oman and docked at Kilindini Port on Friday, September 25. The equipment is […] …

Kenya's first oil production moves closer as Gulf Energy E&P BV SEZ onshore drilling rig arrives in Mombasa

Kenya’s plan to deliver its first crude oil before the end of the year has reached another milestone with the arrival of the drilling rig at the Port of Mombasa today. Local oil exploration and production firm Gulf Energy E&P BV SEZ has confirmed that a cargo ship carrying an integrated onshore drilling rig leased [...]