Africa: Engen increases fuel supply capacity by opening new terminal
Engen, a leading African energy multinational, has significantly increased its supply capacity to southern African countries with the launch of the Beira Terminal in Mozambique.
The new terminal is aimed at strategically boosting security of supply and strengthening the supply chain in the region.
The 24 000m³ Beira Terminal will supply petrol, diesel and lubricants to the main hubs in Mozambique, as well as to other countries in Southern African where Engen has operations, including Zimbabwe.
“We’ve tested railway capabilities from Beira to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe and to Francistown in Botswana, which was very successful. In essence this means that we can take some pressure off of our Durban Refinery and supply Botswana and Zimbabwe directly from our new depot,” said Drikus Kotze, General Manager of Engen’s International Business Division.
Through this investment Engen hopes to cater for the region´s future fuel demand, as the local economy develops and the need for fuel increases.
Engen’s operations cover the main hubs in the three geographic regions of Mozambique. The company also operates service stations from ¡ the south to the centre. Expansion plans will cover growth areas, in northern Mozambique, particularly in Nacala and Pemba, and the main corridors.