The Ministry, led by the Cabinet Secretary @OpiyoWandayi, EGH,who was accompanied by the Principal Secretary @harsama_kello, CBS, Commissioner Petroleum, and other senior ministry officials, has today reviewed the implementation status of the South Lokichar Oil Project, with a focus on infrastructure development, financing obligations, production timelines & preparations for the commencement of oil exports. The review forms part of the 4-day retreat bringing together the Senate Standing Committee on Energy & the Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, chaired by Senator William Kisang’ Kipkemoi,CBS , held in Mombasa County. Being the second day of the retreat, Key areas of discussion included the project’s Final Investment Decision (FID), procurement of production facilities & equipment, & the timelines for achieving first oil & commercial exports. These considerations are central to assessing the project’s readiness for implementation & its potential contribution to Kenya’s petroleum sector. Further discussions focused on arrangements for land acquisition, compensation & the enforcement of local-content commitments. These issues were termed critical to ensuring that project implementation considers the needs of host communities while promoting local participation in the petroleum value chain. The retreat provides a platform for the stakeholders to review key policy & implementation issues affecting the petroleum sector, strengthen legislative oversight & identify measures to support the responsible development of Kenya’s petroleum resources. @EPRA_KE @NationalOilKE @RERECMashinani @nuclearkenya @Senate_KE