Puma Energy and Hass Group strike lubricant distribution deal in DRC
The partnership expands Puma Energy’s lubricants footprint to 11 African markets.
Puma Energy has signed a new distribution partnership with Hass Group to introduce its lubricant products to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the brand’s first entry into the country’s fast‑growing industrial and mining market.
The agreement was formalised at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town and positions Hass Group as the exclusive distributor of Puma Energy’s high‑performance lubricants across the DRC.
The partnership expands Puma Energy’s lubricants footprint to 11 African markets, part of a broader strategy to strengthen its downstream presence across the continent. Ben Ouattara, Puma Energy’s Head of Africa, said the export‑based model, paired with Hass Group’s regional expertise, will allow the company to extend its brand more efficiently into new growth markets.
Hass Group’s regional managing director, Solomon Osundwa, described the agreement as one of the company’s most significant partnerships of the year, citing strong local knowledge and rising demand for premium lubricants in mining and industrial operations. The group is also exploring further expansion into Mozambique and Angola as part of its wider growth strategy.
