The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) operates Kenya's petroleum products pipeline network, which consists of three lines with a total length of approximately 900 kilometres and capacity of 525,000 cubic meters. KPC was facing challenges from an evolving business environment and aging infrastructure. It upgraded its pipeline control system to Schneider Electric's OASyS DNA remote management solution to enable remote monitoring and control of its pipeline stations, automated leak detection, and improved system uptime and maintenance. The new system provides KPC benefits like reduced product theft, increased safety, and time and cost savings.
[Pipeline Support Solutions] Kenya Pipeline Company Case Study
1. The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC) is wholly owned by the gov-
ernment of Kenya, operating as an agency of the Ministry of Energy and
regulated by legislation.
The current pipeline network consists of three lines: from the port of Mom-
basa to Nairobi; from Nairobi to Eldoret; and from Sinendet to Kisumu. This
network, with a total length of approximately 900 kilometres and a total
capacity of 525,000 cubic meters, includes eight pump stations and seven
storage depots. It is relied on by KPC clients such as Shell, BP (Kenya) Ltd.,
Caltex Oil (Kenya), Mobil, the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK)
and Total Kenya for reliable, efficient and cost-effective petroleum products
transportation, storage and distribution from Mombasa to the country’s
interior.
Challenges
KPC was challenged by a rapidly evolving business environment driven by
changes in technology and government policy.
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Project Type
Remote pipeline management solution
Location
Kenya
Applications
Remote pipeline operations and optimized
communication systems
Equipment Installed
OASyS®
DNA 7.4 platform
SimSuite Pipeline modules
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
• Theft prevention via automatic leak detection
• Improved safety with emergency shutdown
capability
• Better revenues from increased uptime
• Time and money savings from controlled
system access by local managers
Pipeline Support Solutions
Kenya Pipeline Company
Petroleum products pipeline control system improves business performance
and safety
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