Socioeconomic Data Collection Phase: Background Information Flyer and Meeting Presentations

This briefing document, produced by Natural Justice in August 2019, consists of background information flyers and presentations regarding the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed Lokichar-Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline in Kenya. It outlines the project's technical specifications, the stakeholder engagement process, and the construction methodology for the pipeline intended to transport crude oil from the Lokichar basin to the coast for export.

• The Lokichar-Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline is a joint partnership between the Kenyan Government and a consortium of oil companies including Tullow Oil Kenya B.V., Africa Oil Turnana Ltd, and Total Oil (formerly Maersk Oil). The pipeline is approximately 820 km long, will be buried (approximately 0.9 m deep), and is designed to transport heavy and waxy crude oil from the Lokichar basin to a marine export terminal at the Port of Lamu.
• The pipeline route spans six Kenyan counties: Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Meru, Garissa, and Lamu. It starts at a flange point in Turkana county, south east of the Lokichar Oil fields, and terminates at the Port of Lamu. The route is designed to avoid agricultural areas and maintain a distance of more than 2 km from towns.
• Technical infrastructure for the project includes a marine terminal at the Port of Lamu with storage facilities (including 3 x 500,000 barrel tanks) and a total capacity of 1.5 million barrels. The pipeline will feature between 16 and 24 above-ground installations, such as pumping stations, pressure reduction stations, and generators, and will utilize a Long Line Trace System for heating due to the nature of the crude oil.
• The construction process is estimated to take approximately 24 months, with an expected production phase of 30 years. Construction involves clearing a Right of Way (ROW), excavating trenches (two meters deep in some descriptions), pipe stringing, welding, and backfilling. The project is a component of the LAPSSET Corridor.
• The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process is conducted according to the Environment Management and Co-Ordination Act (1999) and requires approval from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The process includes a Scoping Study, Terms of Reference (ToR), and an Environmental Impact Study, with stakeholder engagement intended to identify concerns early in the design phase.

APA

Natural Justice (2019). Socioeconomic Data Collection Phase: Background Information Flyer and Meeting Presentations. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Project-posters-outlining-project-details_Merged.pdf

Chicago

Natural Justice. Socioeconomic Data Collection Phase: Background Information Flyer and Meeting Presentations. 2019. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Project-posters-outlining-project-details_Merged.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{naturaljustice2019socioeconomic, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{Socioeconomic Data Collection Phase: Background Information Flyer and Meeting Presentations}}, institution = {Natural Justice}, year = {2019}, month = aug, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Project-posters-outlining-project-details_Merged.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }