Mombasa, Kenya
East Africa's gateway for refined products. We arrange freight, discharge and inspection for cargoes landing at Kipevu Oil Terminal II in Mombasa.
Mombasa is the main entry point for refined products into Kenya, Uganda and neighbouring inland markets. Kipevu Oil Terminal II, commissioned in 2022, receives tankers and feeds the Kenya Pipeline Company network to Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret.
Kenya buys most of its fuel through a government-to-government arrangement with Gulf suppliers, which runs to early 2028. We fix product freight, coordinate discharge with the terminal operator and appoint inspectors at the jetty.
From jetty to inland depots
The Kenya Pipeline Company has run Kipevu Oil Terminal II since April 2024 and handles discharge and quality acceptance. The terminal takes crude, heavy fuel oil, kerosene, diesel and petrol, and has an LPG line. Product moves inland by pipeline to KPC depots.
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Kenya Ports Authority | Berthing |
| Kenya Pipeline Company | Discharge, quality acceptance and pipeline transport |
| EPRA | Licensing, import rules and pump prices |
What we arrange
Import rules come from EPRA under the Petroleum (Importation) Regulations 2023.
- Product tanker freight to Mombasa
- Discharge coordination with KPC
- Independent quality and quantity inspection
- Tracking from Gulf load port to Mombasa
Frequently asked questions
Who discharges tankers at Kipevu Oil Terminal II?
The Kenya Pipeline Company. The Kenya Ports Authority's role ends at berthing.
What is the government-to-government fuel deal?
Kenya's fuel import arrangement with Saudi Aramco, ENOC and ADNOC, running to early 2028.
Does Mombasa handle LPG?
Yes. Kipevu Oil Terminal II includes an LPG line.
Related
Durban, South Africa
Island View: where most of South Africa's imported fuel arrives.
Read more
Fujairah
Storage, STS and freight on the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Read more
Refined Products Storage
Gasoline blendstocks, ULSD and jet fuel on segregated systems, with dye and additive injection.
Read more
Pipeline Shipments
Common-carrier pipelines, FERC tariffs, nominations, batching and metered custody transfer.
Read moreDeliver to East Africa
Send product, volume and timing. We will propose freight, discharge planning and inspection at Mombasa.