How to register an LPG and oil business in Kenya

In view of recent incidents involving gas explosion incidents, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has started crackdown on gas explosion incidents. illegal gas factory It includes deregistration of those operating without a license, operating nationwide.

Licensed to operate liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and oil operations in Kenya some documents required and the procedures set out in the Electricity Act 1997.

Application form

The first step is to download the application form from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) website, complete it according to the instructions, and send it to the office. The office will review the application and return it within 30 days.

Register on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) portal

Applicants must create an account on the ERC's customer portal through the Authority's website and are given the option to open a personal or business account.

If you have an existing account, you must use the user login option to access your account and other services offered on the Portal.

Please select your license type

After creating an account, applicants can proceed to apply for petroleum business licenses and LPG business licenses. You will be asked to select the category of license you are applying for.

After 30 days, the Commission will either grant the license if consent cannot be obtained or deny the license for various reasons, as highlighted on the website.

in view of, risks associated with oil business operations; Licenses are issued according to strict requirements and conditions.

Required documents

Documents required to register an oil or LPG business include a copy of the certificate of incorporation for companies, a business registration certificate for sole traders and partnerships, and a list of shareholders and directors (CR 12). , you don't need anything more. Proof of land ownership with a lease duly executed in the name of the owner of the business and a valid tax compliance certificate within one year from the date of acquisition.

Others include a Class G work permit for non-citizens, a business license from each county government, an environmental impact assessment license, a fire safety certificate from each county fire department, a workplace registration certificate, and a scale calibration certificate. . For underground storage tanks, fuel distribution meter calibration certificate and storage tank pressure test report.

You will also need a certificate of compliance with the Physical Planning Act and an identity card if you are a local resident or a passport if you are a non-national.

On April 3, 2023, the Ministry of State Security and National Administration launched a nationwide LPG and petroleum business registration exercise, which was implemented in all sub-counties.