Petroleum Act

71. Suspension of upstream petroleum operations pursuant to emergency

Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force

71. Suspension of upstream petroleum operations pursuant to emergency

(1)Where an accident or an emergency occurs, the contractor or other person responsible for the operation and use of the facility shall, to the extent necessary, suspend the upstream petroleum operations for as long as the requirement of prudent operations warrants.

(2)Where special circumstances exist, the Cabinet Secretary may order that upstream petroleum operations be suspended to the extent necessary, or may impose particular conditions to allow continuation of the activities.

(3)The contractor shall at all times ensure that any person carrying out work for the contractor possesses the necessary skills and qualifications to perform the work in a prudent manner in accordance with regulations made under this Act.

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Source: Kenya Law