Kenya is an attractive country for oil and gas exploration and as a key energy consumer. A demonstrated interest in the area by several international companies indicates that there is potential for finding major reserves. The country currently has no indigenous oil or gas production.

Kenya is keen to reduce its own energy imports by converting its oil-fired electricity generators to indigenous clean gas. Its proximity to the expanding energy markets of East Africa and the Asian sub-continent mean there are additional markets available for immediate product uptake.