Kenya Pipeline invites bids for Kisumu oil jetty

Kenya Pipeline Company storage tanks {Photo Courtesy}

Kenya Pipeline has invited bids to build an oil jetty on Lake Victoria as it seeks to improve flow of petroleum products in the areas around the lake including to the neighbouring countries. The jetty, which is a facility that enables ship tankers to load and offload petroleum products, is projected to cost about Sh1.5 billion.

KPC advertised for tenders yesterday, inviting firms to bid for the construction of the jetty set to commence in Mach this year. The construction is expected to take six months and the bids will bring clarity to designs, capacity and haulage of the pier to load and safely transport fuel across the lake using properly certified barges and ships.