Uganda–Kenya Crude Oil Pipeline, Crude oil transportation infrastructure between Uganda and Kenya, East Africa.
The Uganda-Kenya Crude Oil Pipeline is a transportation system for crude oil that connects oil fields in western Uganda with Kenya's coastal areas. The line runs across both countries and is operated by pump stations that move the oil toward its export destination.
The project took shape when Uganda and international oil companies reached an agreement in 2013 to develop and transport crude oil from western oil fields. Since then, infrastructure has been built to put the region's oil reserves into commercial use.
The pipeline construction affects numerous agricultural communities across both Uganda and Kenya, altering traditional farming patterns and land use practices.
The line runs through rural and semi-settled areas in both countries, crossing different types of landscapes. Visitors should note that this is an active industrial project and access is limited at many points.
The project connects to a larger network that enables oil exports through alternative routes in the region. This multi-routing capability makes the system more flexible when facing political or geographic challenges.
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