Petrol Station Licensing

1. Petrol Station Licensing – Law Simplified (Kenya) All petrol stations in Kenya are regulated by EPRA (Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority) under the Energy Act (2019). Whether you're building a new fuel station or buying into an existing one, you must be licensed to legally operate. You may need multiple licenses based on your role: construction, operation, import/export, storage, and transportation of petroleum products. 2. Procedure to Follow by Scenario Scenario What to Do 🏗 Building a new petrol station Obtain construction permit → Carry out EIA (NEMA) → Apply for construction license from EPRA → Build → Apply for operating license 🛢 Buying an existing petrol station Due diligence → Change of ownership form → Apply for new EPRA operating license in your name 🚛 Fuel transporter/distributor Apply for petroleum transportation license (also covers bowsers) 🔄 Franchise with major oil brand Ensure your company is licensed and station is registered under franchisor's approved license 🧪 Selling LPG or lubricants too? Additional LPG handling license from EPRA required 3. Required Documents 🔧 For Construction License National ID / Certificate of Incorporation Title deed or valid lease agreement Land use approval (County Government) Survey maps or site plan Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license – from NEMA Project drawings...