The recent oil discovery in the Turkana region of Kenya has put the country in unique position to establish itself as a market leader in Oil and Gas in the East African Region.

Kenya Pipeline Company, which is a state corporation task with the role of transporting, storing and distributing petroleum products, has been upgrading its oil storage and distribution facilities with the facility in Kisumu getting keen attention due to its strategic proximity to the border  

With the upgrade, it became necessary that a suitable emergency power supply be provided to match the increased power need at the depot. 

Davis & Shirtliff was selected as the best qualified supplier to undertake the elaborate emergency power upgrade. The company successfully supplied, installed and commissioned 700kVA Prime Rated Cummins engine generator, which has since been running fine giving peace of mind to all stakeholders.