Tullow to meet Elgeyo, Baringo elders over oil exploration drill
What you need to know:
- An independent Kenya-based environmental management firm, ESF Consultants, has been contracted to carry out the study and meetings with leaders scheduled from September 15 to October 3.
Tullow Kenya plans to meet with the Elgeyo and Baringo community elders before launching an oil exploration drill.
A statement sent to newsrooms said an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (Esia) will be conducted after seismic studies conducted in the region in February this year showed probable signs of availability of oil reserves in the region identified as Block 12A.
An independent Kenya-based environmental management firm, ESF Consultants, had been contracted to carry out the study and meetings with leaders are scheduled for September 15 to October 3, the statement adds.
“The meetings will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to interact directly with Tullow representatives, as well as the technical team conducting the study,” it said.
VIBRANT OIL INDUSTRY
Tullow Kenya trials in Turkana proved the presence of up to 10 billion barrels of oil that are commercially viable.
More trials are ongoing in various areas, with some international companies contracted to carry out the exploration drilling in Turkana, Lamu, Migori, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo counties.
Tullow Kenya said it is committed to working with all stakeholders to promote the growth of a vibrant and responsible oil industry.
“Our activities are guided by respect for the priorities, culture, values and way of life of the communities we work with as well as by the highest environmental, health and safety standards,” the statement said.
