Honeywell has won a $2.4M project to deliver a full automation solution for Petrocity’s Greenfield Konza terminal storage facility 60 km southeast of Nairobi, Kenya. The project includes comprehensive solutions for the pipeline receipt system, tank farm, truck loading system, and terminal automation, through Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) and Terminal Manager. It also includes all industrial security, emergency shutdown (ESD) and fire & gas (F&G) systems.
Aman Kurji, MD, Petrocity Energy Ltd. said, “Honeywell’s solution offers end-to-end integration to give us a global overview of the entire facility and ensure we meet best practice in safety. Once completed, it will be among the most technologically advanced storage terminals in Africa.”
Chris Dartnell, VP & GM, Strategic Geographies, Honeywell Process Solutions said, “Projections of long-term economic growth in Kenya continue to fuel a steady increase in demand for petroleum products throughout the country, but particularly in Nairobi. The new Konza storage facility will play a significant role in the development of Kenya’s petroleum industry in this area and the Honeywell technology the heart of it will ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations for many years to come.”
