Flow Energy of Australia is set to explore for oil and gas in the block L6 along Kenya’s coast, pending National Environmental Management Authority’s approval. ]

The company, formerly known as Gippsland Offshore Petroleum Ltd, has submitted to NEMA an environmental impact assessment report on the proposed oil and gas exploration.

NEMA’s Director General Muasya Mwinzi, said submission by the firm of the report on exploration work in Lamu and Tana Delta Districts is in compliance with environmental regulations. He however added that, Flow Energy in partnership with ministry of energy intends to explore for hydrocarbon resources. Where successful, commercially produce for local consumption, power generation and export excess.

This comes as China National Offshore Oil Corporation is preparing to quantify the commercial viability of gas deposits in block 9 near Merti in Isiolo North.