ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Petroleum Act
75. Factors to be considered in reviewing an application
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
75. Factors to be considered in reviewing an application
The licensing authority shall, in granting or rejecting an application for a licence or permit, take into consideration—(a)the impact of the undertaking on the social, cultural or recreational life of the community;(b)the need to protect the environment and to conserve the natural resources in accordance with the environmental laws, maritime laws and international maritime treaties ratified by Kenya and other guidelines developed by the Authority;(c)the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cap. 236A) or other safety and health standards recommended by the Authority in consultation with the relevant statutory body;(d)compliance with this Act and the relevant Kenyan Standard and in the absence of such standard, any international standard recommended by the Authority in consultation with the Kenya Bureau of Standards;(e)land use or the location of the undertaking;(f)economic and financial benefits to the country or area of supply of the undertaking;(g)the cost of the undertaking and financing arrangements;(h)the ability of the applicant to operate in a manner designed to protect the health and safety of users of the service for which the licence or permit is required and other members of the public who would be affected by the undertaking;(i)the technical and financial capacity of the applicant to render the service for which the licence or permit is required;(j)where applicable the proposed tariff offered; and(k)any other matter that the licensing authority may consider likely to have a bearing on the undertaking.