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NOT AN OFFICIAL UNCTAD RECORD. Viability of Small Refineries: Kenyan Perspective Presentation to: UNCTAD 11 th Africa Oil & Gas, Trade and Finance Conference Nairobi Kenya By John Mruttu General Manager 24 th MAY 2007. contents. Current configuration.
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NOT AN OFFICIAL UNCTAD RECORD Viability of Small Refineries: Kenyan Perspective Presentation to: UNCTAD 11th Africa Oil & Gas, Trade and Finance Conference Nairobi Kenya By John Mruttu General Manager 24th MAY 2007
contents • Current configuration. • Constraints & search for alternatives • Proposed investment proposals and impact • Viability of small refineries: our experience and key enablers.
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CORPORATE STRUCTURE KPRL BOARD 4 Directors GoK appointed, 4 Directors appointed by Industry KPRL Refinery Customers Processing Agreements
Existing configuration gas petrol hydrotreater reformer DPK Diesel Fuel Oil
Competitive constraints • Hydro skimming configuration. • High yield of residue • Lack of residue conversion facilities results in poor refining economics • No sulphur removal capability for diesel. • Diesel will not meet low sulphur specifications in line with international trends. • Dependant on light& sweet crude oils. • Relatively expensive • Light crude- US$60 per barrel, heavy crude: US$53 per barrel (FOB) • After upgrading heavy crude oils will be the primary raw material • Frequent power interruptions resulting in under utilization and reduction in processing efficiency
Search for options Ministry of Energy Study on KPRL conducted by KBC Process Technology May 2004, main conclusions: • In its current configuration the refinery requires support to remain viable. • Investment is required to secure a competitive position and meet product specifications. • Upgrading the refinery is more beneficial than product import terminal. • Thermal Gas Oil Unit recommended for residue conversion.
proposed configuration gas hysomer petrol hydrotreater reformer DPK Diesel Diesel treater Fuel Oil Thermal gasoil unit
VALUE ADDITION Added Value 39.2 MUSD/a Current Fuel Oil demand Future Fuel Oil demand
Potential Sources of funds • several financial institutions including local banks, foreign banks, export-credit agencies have indicated willingness to finance the investment. • However, the maximum borrowing is 70% of estimated costs. 30% equity contribution is required.
Viability of small Refineries: our experience • Financial benefits. • Least cost option for product supply in the country. • Attractive return on investments • Alternative supply routes • Ability to exploit emerging sources of crude oil in the region thus diversifying supply routes and hence improving the security of supply. • Social benefits • Creation of 300 jobs during construction period and another 100 jobs during operation. • Distribution of wealth to approx 1000 families • increased supply of LPG at reduced cost in the country with the associated health and environmental benefits. • Technology transfer and manpower development
Viability of small refineries: key enablers • Strong domestic demand; offshore export market more difficult. • Residue conversion: hydro-skimming will not work. • Convergence of Product specifications: negotiate for phased (timing) approach • Financial viability should not be the only criteria: • Social benefits count as much. • Emissions. What is cost to the environment when Africa exports crude oil to another continent and imports finished products?
Way Forward for KPRL • Government of Kenya’s support for the proposals to upgrade the Refinery has been announced. • The Company has been mandated by the Board to: • Update the cost estimates • Progress the development of options for project financing (equity & debt)