Sector : Energy

Description : 300 km long pipeline for a lower cost mode of transport of petroleum products

Countries :  Uganda, Kenya

RECs :  COMESA/EAC

Expected Results : Oil products will be transported over a distance of more than 1 100 kilometres between Uganda and Kenya, which will enhance the supply of such products to western Kenya and neighbouring countries in order to meet growing demand. The construction of petroleum pipelines leads to far lower transport costs than that of roads. This cost reduction will be filtered down to key economic sectors. The pipeline will also ensure lower consumer petrol prices and will decrease road congestion and the likelihood of oil spills.