Asharami Plans $136 Million LPG Terminal in Kenya

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Asharami Synergy, the downstream subsidiary of Nigeria's Sahara Group, plans to commence construction of a 30,000-tonne liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal project in October 2026 at the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL) site in the Changamwe area of Mombasa, Kenya.

The project has obtained regulatory approval from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, with a total investment of approximately $136 million and a 31-year lease on a 23.19-acre plot of land. The project adopts a public-private partnership model, with a construction period expected to last 24 months. Asharami is responsible for financing and developing the facility, while KPRL provides the land.

The LPG terminal project once drew attention from the Kenyan Senate. Originally planned for development by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), it was later shifted to private sector leadership. In response to parliamentary inquiries, Kenyan Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi stated that after cabinet approval, the government opted to introduce private investment through a lease arrangement to ensure the project progresses on schedule within budget constraints. Kenya's current LPG storage capacity is limited, and the completion of this terminal will help reduce domestic cooking gas prices and support the government's goal of achieving universal access to clean cooking energy by 2030.