{"id":196198,"date":"2021-07-26T19:35:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T17:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=105172"},"modified":"2021-07-26T19:35:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T17:35:12","slug":"engens-growing-footprint-in-the-drc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/engens-growing-footprint-in-the-drc\/","title":{"rendered":"Engen\u2019s growing footprint in the DRC"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Engen continues to expand in the Democratic Republic of Congo and so spread its retail fuel and convenience customer experience across the country, with the recent opening of two new Engen service stations.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs always, convenience and customer service are key determinants of our success and we are excited to bring these two new service stations to market,\u201d says Charles Nikobasa, Managing Director of Engen in the DRC.<\/p>\n

\u201cEngen has a growing footprint and the brand is well known amongst our customers who have come to associate themselves with Engen\u2019s brand promise of With us you are Number One.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a leading marketer of fuels and lubricants, Engen currently operates 67 service stations across the DRC, as well as two fuel depots and two lubricants depots.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of these two new sites \u2013 Engen FS Kauka and Engen FS Pompage \u2013 is an affirmation of the continued prospects for growth in the country,\u201d adds Nikobasa.<\/p>\n

Both located in Kinshasa, Engen FS Kauka boasts three quad dispensers for diesel and petrol and a planned isolated pump island to accommodate long vehicles. Engen FS Pompage is the only operational service station in its immediate area, boasts an Engen Quickshop that stocks typical convenience products and general merchandise, and has two quad dispensers offering petrol and diesel as well as a mono diesel dispenser.<\/p>\n

Both Engen FS Kauka and Engen FS Pompage offer Engen Primax Unleaded 93\/95, Engen Dynamic Diesel 50ppm and Engen and PETRONAS lubricants products.<\/p>\n

Says Nikobasa: \u201cOur superior quality fuels and lubricants leverage the research and advanced technology offered by our parent company PETRONAS, who provide Engen with the technical expertise responsible for designing, developing and delivering the fuel, fluid and lubricant technology solutions that has powered the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One\u2122 team to 7 consecutive FIA Formula One\u2122 World Constructors\u2019 and World Drivers\u2019 Championships.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis technical partnership ensures that the all the fuel and lubricant products we as Engen offer our customers, have withstood the ultimate Formula One\u2122 testing ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

In line with standard regulations, Engen prioritises hygiene measure at its 67 forecourts, with sanitizers at shop entrances, cash points and islands.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis includes temperatures checks of all customers and assistance from an onsite Covid-19 champion where required. No customers are allowed onsite without wearing a mask,\u201d assures Nikobasa.<\/p>\n

Steady growth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drikus Kotze, General Manager of Engen\u2019s Commercial and International Business Division says since entering the DRC in 2007 when it purchased 60% of Shell en RDC, Engen has been growing steadily in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe DRC is an integral part of Engen\u2019s growth ambitions and we\u2019ve been aggressive in our retail roll-out over the past decade. Today we operate 67 service stations, 2 fuel depots and 2 lubricants plants.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the stringent environmental and regulatory issues that we always subscribe to, locating appropriate sites and finalising the necessary approvals can be a challenge,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

As the sub-Saharan African subsidiary of PETRONAS, the Malaysian-owned FORTUNE 500 global integrated oil company, Engen complies with strict health, safety, environment, and quality best practice, wherever it operates.<\/p>\n

Says Kotze: \u201cWe do a lot of work to ensure the engineering and workmanship in the DRC and elsewhere is of an excellent standard.\u201d<\/p>\n

Engen also owns 13% of SEP, the industry distribution and operations company, as well as a 49% of Aristea, in partnership with Total, through which it has interests in FinaCongo, TFC and Sofimo.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about never standing still, and continually seeking relevant and innovative ways to meaningfully impact our customers lives by offering quality petroleum products and exciting convenience services, which is why we are excited to aggressively and sustainably grow the Engen footprint in the region,\u201d says Kotze.<\/p>\n

Engen operates a retail network of 230+ service stations in six countries, namely: Botswana, DRC, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mauritius and Namibia, as well as a further 1 000+ sites in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The company also focuses on the commercial fuels and lubricants sectors in these countries, as well as having reseller agreements for lubricants in several other sub-Saharan African countries.<\/p>\n

As a proud partner of international oil giant PETRONAS, Engen markets state-of-the-art customer solutions and technologically advanced lubricants, says Kotze.<\/p>\n

\u201cOffering our customers reliable, high-performing lubricants, coupled with our efficient tailored innovation solutions and value enhancing technical services, Engen and PETRONAS lubricant products are specially developed to withstand the region\u2019s harsh conditions and ensure that equipment runs smoother for longer.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith more than a century of experience lubricating and protecting equipment across industries, our hard-working products have been developed to provide the best protection for equipment in order to increase productivity, reliability and ultimately reduce costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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