EIL Appointed to Develop Rs 4,300-Crore Refinery in Kenya
Engineers India Limited (EIL) is to build a petroleum refinery in Kenya valued at Rs 4,300 crore for a Nigerian group, according to a report published by Financial Express Mumbai on 23 September 2026. The headline, sourced via Magzter, provides no further detail on project capacity, timeline, or the identity of the Nigerian promoter.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Petroleum Refinery |
| Engineering Contractor | Engineers India Limited (EIL) |
| Promoter/Client | Nigerian group (name not reported) |
| Location | Kenya |
| Reported Value | Rs 4,300 crore |
| Stage | Not reported |
EIL's Existing Project Portfolio
Projects India tracks several active engagements for EIL across different sectors. These include a Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, valued at Rs 36,238 crore; a Solid Waste Treatment and Hazardous Waste Disposal Plant at Bharuch, Gujarat; a Surface Finishing and Intermediate Chemicals Unit at Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, valued at Rs 56 crore; and Smart City projects at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The Kenya refinery assignment, if confirmed, would represent EIL's entry into a cross-continental petroleum infrastructure role for an African nation on behalf of a West African private client group.
Petroleum Refinery Sector: Where Indian Activity Is Concentrated
Projects India tracks 123 live projects in the Petroleum Products [Refinery] sub-sector, with one project added in the last 90 days. Within India, activity is heaviest in Gujarat (17 projects), Maharashtra (15), Andhra Pradesh (14), Assam (12), Tamil Nadu (10), and Odisha (9).
By development stage, the pipeline breaks down as follows: 53 projects are Under Approvals, 33 are at Construction Started, 21 are at Planning stage, eight are Completed, four are Nearly Complete, and two have Approvals Received. The high proportion of projects still Under Approvals indicates that a significant volume of procurement and contracting activity is yet to come through in the domestic market.
Among recently tracked domestic projects, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is pursuing a Refinery and Petrochemical Complex at SPSR Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, valued at Rs 1,03,408 crore, currently Under Approvals. Indian Oil Corporation Limited has a Petroleum Refinery expansion at Vadodara, Gujarat, valued at Rs 17,825 crore, where construction has started. Details on the BPCL Andhra Pradesh project are available in our earlier coverage.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The EIL Kenya assignment signals that Indian engineering consultancies are being engaged for refinery projects beyond domestic borders, potentially expanding the pool of international opportunities for Indian equipment manufacturers, process technology licensors, and construction subcontractors that already work with EIL on domestic assignments.
Within India, the Mining Projects sector, under which petroleum refinery is classified on Projects India, currently shows no open tenders. However, with 53 refinery-related projects Under Approvals domestically, suppliers should monitor this pipeline closely, as approvals clearances typically precede tendering activity. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh represent the densest concentration of upcoming work, and suppliers with established presence in those states are best positioned to respond when projects move to procurement stage.
For contractors seeking early intelligence on refinery and related energy infrastructure projects, the full tracked projects database provides stage-by-stage visibility across the national pipeline.
Source and Corroboration Note
This report is based solely on a headline published by Financial Express Mumbai, reported on 23 September 2026, and retrieved via Magzter. Only one outlet has reported this story. No source article text was retrievable. Details such as refinery capacity, project timeline, sub-contractor appointments, and the full identity of the Nigerian client group are not yet in the public domain and are not stated here.
Frequently asked questions
Which company is building the refinery in Kenya?
Engineers India Limited (EIL), the state-backed Indian engineering consultancy, has been reported as the entity appointed to build a petroleum refinery in Kenya valued at Rs 4,300 crore, on behalf of a Nigerian group whose identity has not been publicly disclosed.
How many petroleum refinery projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 123 live projects in the Petroleum Products [Refinery] sub-sector. Of these, 53 are Under Approvals, 33 are at Construction Started stage, and 21 are at Planning stage, with activity concentrated in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
What other projects is EIL involved in?
Projects India tracks EIL across several projects including a Rs 36,238-crore Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, a waste disposal plant in Gujarat, a chemicals unit in Jammu and Kashmir, and Smart City work in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
