Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Kenya Ministry of Energy to provide consultancy services for a potential liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification plant and import facility. The project, which is being funded by the World Bank and other international lending institutions, is set to be the first of its kind in Kenya and East Africa. The LNG plant will supply fuel to thermal power generating plants and industries in and around Mombasa. Mott MacDonald’s role consists of two phases. In phase 1, which was completed in 2010, Mott MacDonald carried out a technical and economic/financial review of proposed terminal configurations and locations. The consultancy was able to advise the client on a cost-effective and economically-efficient option for the terminal design as well as identify alternative future developments. Phase 2 consists of an internationally compliant Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the proposed terminal location in Mombasa, and will also include an organisational and institutional study. Phase 2 is due for completion towards the middle of 2011.