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As East Africa potential to become a major global oil and gas producer continues to attract international investors Kenya is already looking into establishing Oil and Gas Industrial Parks and Support Bases.<\/p>\n
According to a presentation by the National oil corporation\u2019s managing director Sumayya Athmani during the stakeholder forum for oil and gas\u00a0in June the plans that are an infancy stage include a supply base to support offshore operations that are happening on the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n
The services include well drilling where Kenya sees the opportunity to supply drilling fluids & chemicals, cementing, drilling tools, completion equipment, OCTG among others.<\/p>\n
Also on focus is attracting companies that can provide operation & maintenance services that can provide production chemicals, materials, painting, offshore infrastructure maintenance, etc<\/p>\n
To make the Regional Oil & Gas Maintenance &Service Hub a reality the idea is to establish special economic zones in Mombasa, Lamu and Kisumu where such companies can set up base while enjoying various tax and other levy reprieves.<\/p>\n
Sumayya adds that the country will also provide room for setting up of a shipyard, Dry-Docking Facilities and Facility to service offshore marine vessels so as to make both Mombasa and Lamu the destination of choice for companies operating off the East African coast.<\/p>\n
An oil & gas contractors and suppliers base is also targeted mainly dedicated for Local Demand.<\/p>\n
Sumayya says the country will following the establishment of the facilities and services sector result in world class facilities in Mombasa, Lamu and inland.<\/p>\n
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