09Oct 2023 by admin No Comments

KCSPOG Senior Advisor- Energy Transition

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The platform is a network of member organisations that seeks to collaborate to achieve the objectives in the broader energy sector in Kenya and on the continent. The vision of the platform is: A Kenya where there is equitable and sustainable development through the efficient and transparent management of energy resources and the mission is to engage in policy dialogue and advocacy towards influencing policies and legislation affecting oil and gas resource management through public mobilization, capacity building, as well as effective knowledge management and information sharing. The Platform aims to build the capacity of members to fundraise on programs around energy governance. The Platform has expanded its mandate beyond oil and gas to look at broader issues of energy access and the global energy transition debate. KCSPOG seeks to…
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08Jul 2022 by admin No Comments

The Political Agenda For Energy Governance and Transition in Kenya

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On 6th June 2022, the Azimio Coalition launched their political manifesto detailing their  commitments and priority areas should they form Kenya’s next government after the August 2022 elections. The manifesto touches on numerous areas and plans to better mwananchi’s quality of life, including the energy sector. Energy is an economic enabler and a crucial piece of the puzzle of poverty eradication, economic empowerment, building climate change adaptation and resilience capacity, achieving Vision 2030 and realising the sustainable development goals. In Kenya, about 30% of the populations is still living in energy poverty, while about 60% does not have access to clean cooking. The State has, through policy and legal frameworks, set targets to attain universal access to energy by 2030, and universal access to clean cooking by 2028. Further, the…
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22Jun 2022 by admin No Comments

TERMS OF REFERENCE: KCSPOG WEBSITE UPDATE CONSULTANCY

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ABOUT KCSPOGThe Kenya Civil Society Platform in Oil and Gas (KCSPOG) is a civil society members’ organisation that coordinates views, advocacy and coalesces around common positions to influence change and developments in the energy sector. KCSOG is also the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Coalition in Kenya. Driven by the vision of ensuring an equitable and sustainable energy sector and in line with the KCSPOG Strategic Plan for the period 2022-2026, the platform generates evidence, coalesces views and implement programmes with a focus on continuing to advocate for contract disclosures, transparency and accountability in the energy sector and advocating for a just and people centred Pan African energy transition.WEBSITE OVERVIEW AND DEVELOPMENTKCSPOG is seeking a firm or a consultant with competent skills and expertise to redesign and update the website…
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06Jun 2022 by admin No Comments

KCSPOG 2022 MID YEAR OIL AND GAS UPDATE

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On 1st of June, Tullow Plc announced their agreement to merge with another British oil and gas company, Capricorn energy Plc to create “a leading African energy company with a material and diversified asset base and a portfolio of investment opportunities delivering visible production growth”. From the statement, each Capricorn shareholder will be entitled to receive 3.8068 new Tullow shares per Capricorn share and at the end of the merger, Tullow will hold 53 per cent of the combined shares and Capricorn the remaining 47 per cent. The planned merger into an African powerhouse listed at the London stock exchange shows the singular focus on Africa as the frontier for exploration and development and comes at an interesting time when there is renewed vigour for oil and gas development to…
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04Apr 2022 by admin No Comments

Platform Coordinator at KCSPOG

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The Kenya Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas (KCSPOG) is a network of member organisations that collaborate their efforts and activities aimed at ensuring an equitable and sustainable energy sector. KCSPOG is seeking a Platform Coordinator as per the attached Terms of Reference (TORs). Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply by sending a CV and Cover letter (indicating their salary expectations) to info@kcspog.org with subject line “Coordinator Vacancy” by Thursday 14th April 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KCSPOG-Coordinator-TORsDownload
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10Mar 2022 by admin No Comments

Expectations on Next Steps Following the Turkana Oil FDP Submission by Tullow

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By Emmaqulate Kemunto In December 2021, the Kenya Joint Venture (KJV) submitted its Field Development Plan (FDP) for the Turkana Oil to the Cabinet Secretary for approval. The FDP contains detailed information on the Turkana Oil project, including the number of wells, the size of land required for the project, the construction design, the designated petroleum waste disposal facilities, among others. It depicts the design of the project, and essentially the resulting impacts on the environment, climate, and surrounding communities. If the CS approves the FDP, we expect to see the Plan, together with the Production Sharing Contract (PSC), submitted to Parliament within 30 days for ratification as required under section 31 of the Petroleum Act. The Ratification process is to take a period of 60 days.    Why ratification?…
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09Mar 2022 by admin No Comments

Implications of the Russia -Ukraine crisis on Oil and Gas

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By Teresa Bosibori The Russian – Ukraine crisis has slowly been evolving in the last few weeks and the implications for the global oil and gas prices continue to unfold. Russia is one of the leading producers of oil and gas after the US and a big importer to Europe. At the beginning of the crisis, the oil and gas market responded with an increase of Brent crude oil prices that has now surpassed the $ 100 per barrel mark. The US and its allies moved to sanction Russia though there have been apprehensions from the Western powers to specifically sanction Russian oil and gas. Imposed sanctions have relatively been designed not to impact energy trade flows and energy related payment. However, these sanctions and corresponding effects on the financial…
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08Mar 2022 by admin No Comments

Gender-responsive energy transition

Industry Policies & Legislative Frameworks, KCSPOG authored blog/ articles
by Emmaqulate Kemunto Climate change as a threat multiplier Myth: Climate change affects everyone equally. Climate change affects different people differently, owing to pre-existing vulnerabilities and other socio-cultural factors. Women’s vulnerability to climate change impact is particularly higher because of pre-existing social, economic, cultural, and institutional marginalisation. For instance, 70% of the people living below the poverty line are women. Climate change is therefore a threat multiplier for populations with pre-existing vulnerabilities. These pre-existing disadvantages hinder women’s adaptive capacity to climate change. For this reason, one-foot-fits-all climate action which is blind to pre-existing gender gaps, marginalisation, and discrimination is biased and risks further perpetuating these inequalities. Therefore, climate action, including energy transition, must be gender-sensitive, gender-responsive, and human rights-based.  Energy transition as climate action Two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions…
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08Mar 2022 by admin No Comments
2022: An Upstream Outlook

2022: An Upstream Outlook

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by Rita Maina,Senior Advisor -Energy Transition In December 2021 The Kenya joint venture partners KJV(Tullow Oil Plc, Africa Oil and Total energies) submitted an updated field development plan (FDP) within the period of extension granted by the government of Kenya for Blocks 10BB and 13T. So what happens next? ActionCommentsReview of FDPThe minister and the contractor must jointly consider the field development plan. If there are no modifications or revisions, the FDP will be regarded as approved after 60 daysRatification by parliamentIn the current Petroleum Act passed in 2019, the FDP must go through a ratification process in parliament, including undertaking public participation. Since this law does not affect fiscal terms, the current act should supersede the 1984 Petroleum act.  Government participationThe government has six months to exercise its participation.…
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15Dec 2021 by admin No Comments

Is margin’s compensation a sustainable oil price stabilization mechanism?

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By Teresa Bosibori Petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for the November to December period following the monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) thus providing further relief to consumers from the consistent increase in rates. Fuel rates have now remained unchanged for the second consecutive month even though the landed costs of super increased by 4.6 per cent and diesel by 6.51 percent. On the other hand, supplier margins reduced by Ksh 6.26 for super and Ksh 5.50 for petrol. The review also comes at a time when inflation is rising and the Kenya Shilling is depreciating against the US Dollar at 111.91. Globally, crude prices are also on the rise with a barrel hitting an all-time high at 85 US dollars while the current…
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