The petroleum subsector plays a critical role in driving the economic and energy security of many nations. Given the volatility of global oil markets, environmental concerns, and shifting technological paradigms, it is essential to establish medium to long term plans to ensure sustainability, economic growth, and technological advancement within the subsector.

The preparation of these plans is undertaken by a Technical Committee comprising of representatives from the State Department of Petroleum, National Oil Corporation (NOCK), Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL), Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Kenya Vision 2030 Secretariat. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) coordinates the process.