Oil refining operations occur north of Kenai in Nikiski. Other important economic sectors include sport, subsistence and commercial fishing, fish processing, timber and lumber, agriculture, transportation services, construction and retail trade. 228 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Work is scheduled to begin during Summer 1998 on the Challenger Learning Center. A third well is under construction.
Sewage is piped and receives secondary treatment.
Natural gas from Enstar is primarily used for home heating purposes. Homer Electric Assoc. It also purchases electricity from Chugach Electric. Transportation Kenai is accessible by the Sterling Highway to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Canada and the lower 48 states. The City-owned Kenai Municipal Airport provides a 7,575' asphalt runway, a 1,000' turf strip, a float plane strip, and helicopter service.