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    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2026

    Michael Felton | South Africa | 31 May 2026

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2024

    Gary Phillips | South Africa | 23 July 2024

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2022

    Stephen Timm | South Africa | 11 July 2022

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2021

    Stephen Timm | South Africa | 13 April 2021

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2019

    Louise Mitchell | South Africa | 31 July 2019

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2018

    Louise Mitchell | South Africa | 23 May 2018

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2016

    Guy McGregor | South Africa | 05 December 2016

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2015

    Patricia de Saxe | South Africa | 30 July 2015

    The Petroleum Industry in South Africa 2015

    Guy McGregor | South Africa | 30 June 2015

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    This report provides a comprehensive overview of South Africa’s petroleum industry, covering upstream exploration prospects and regulatory developments, midstream refining capacity and import logistics, and downstream retail and distribution dynamics. It examines structural shifts driven by refinery closures, rising import dependence, and evolving fuel standards, and assesses opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel and alternative energy technologies, as well as the industry’s role in the broader energy transition. More than sixty companies are profiled, including Sasol South Africa, Astron Energy, BP Southern Africa, Shell Downstream South Africa, Engen Petroleum, TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa, Totalgaz Southern Africa, Vivo Energy South Africa, and the newly established state-owned South African National Petroleum Company.

    Introduction

    • Structural shifts in the industry are being driven by reduced domestic refining capacity, deepening South Africa’s dependence on imported petroleum products. This reliance has been laid bare by the global oil crisis sparked by conflict in the Middle East, exposing vulnerabilities in supply stability and pricing.
    • Despite weaker refining activity, the sector remains a major contributor to national manufacturing output and retail trade revenue. This is underpinned by sustained demand from freight transport, mining, industrial activity, aviation and diesel-powered backup generation.
    • Overall fuel sales were estimated at R588.6bn in 2025, up 15.5% on R509.6bn in 2024. Retail fuel sales accounted for approximately 42% of total industry sales, amounting to R247.5bn in 2025, down 11.6% from R279.9bn in 2024, when retail sales contributed approximately 55% of total fuel sales. The latest aggregated petroleum manufacturing sales totalled R605.6bn in 2024, down 4.6% from R634.8bn recorded in the previous year, while still accounting for 14.8% of total South African manufacturing revenue.
    • There has been notable investment and divestment activity across the industry. Key developments include refinery upgrade projects, expansion of fuel import and storage infrastructure, growth in logistics and terminal capacity, and portfolio restructuring by multinational oil companies in response to shifting global energy market conditions and mounting decarbonisation pressures.
    • Government support for the industry continues through policy initiatives such as the Integrated Resource Plan, the proposed Gas Master Plan, and the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act. In addition, the establishment of the state-owned South African National Petroleum Company aims to strengthen long-term fuel security, support gas infrastructure development, encourage upstream exploration and investment, and modernise the industry.

    Trends

    • An emerging energy transition is reshaping South Africa’s petroleum landscape, with rising investment in renewables, LNG, and electrification gradually shifting the sector away from traditional fossil fuel dependence.
    • Green hydrogen is emerging as a future industry, with pilot projects, export oriented production plans, and policy support positioning it as a potential cornerstone of South Africa’s long term energy transition and global decarbonisation strategy.
    • International oil majors are divesting from South Africa’s downstream petroleum sector, exiting refining and retail assets and opening space for regional firms, traders, and infrastructure operators to reshape market ownership.
    • Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas to power initiatives are expanding rapidly, with new import terminals, regasification hubs, and power projects positioning gas as a transitional fuel to support energy security and diversify South Africa’s generation mix.
    • Offshore gas discoveries are reshaping South Africa’s energy outlook, with exploration successes in basins such as the Orange and Outeniqua signalling rising potential to diversify supply and attract investment into the upstream sector.
    • Ongoing regulatory restructuring and policy evolution are reshaping South Africa’s petroleum sector, with amendments to licensing, compliance, product standards, and distribution frameworks redefining the operating environment.
    • Petrol stations are increasingly transforming into multi service retail hubs, integrating convenience stores, quick service food outlets, and early stage EV charging facilities to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on fuel sales.
    • South Africa is experiencing expansion and modernisation of storage, logistics, and port infrastructure, as coastal hubs are repurposed to handle rising import volumes and ensure resilience in fuel distribution to inland demand centres.
    • South Africa’s petroleum sector is shifting toward growing import dependence, as declining local refining capacity increases reliance on foreign refined products to meet domestic demand.
    • Supply chains in the petroleum sector are diversifying, with imports sourced from a wider range of regions and greater reliance on multiple logistics channels to mitigate geopolitical risks, market volatility, and infrastructure constraints.
    • The conversion of some refineries into storage and import terminals is reorienting South Africa’s petroleum industry towards logistics and distribution.
    • The state is assuming an increasingly prominent role in South Africa’s petroleum sector, through ownership transfers, regulatory oversight, and strategic infrastructure investment.

    Opportunities

    • Alternative fuels and new energy technologies offer diversification opportunities.
    • Industry B-BBEE investments provide an opportunity to unlock new growth through inclusive ownership structures.
    • Renewed upstream exploration offers the petroleum industry the opportunity to unlock new reserves, attract foreign investment, and strengthen South Africa’s long term energy security.
    • Specialised logistics and business-to-business service providers can provide tailored solutions for companies with time critical, high value, or regulated transport needs.
    • Sustainable aviation fuel represents a high growth opportunity for South Africa to leverage its Fischer Tropsch expertise and position itself as a global supplier of low carbon aviation fuels.
    • The move toward cleaner fuels and the broader energy transition offers the petroleum industry a chance to modernise operations, align with global standards, and capture new markets.
    • The retail segment offers significant growth potential for petroleum companies, as forecourts evolve into multi service hubs that combine fuel sales with convenience retail, food services, and early stage EV charging solutions.
    • The shift toward an import driven petroleum system creates a strategic opportunity for the industry to invest in modern terminals, storage facilities, and logistics networks, positioning South Africa as a regional hub for fuel trade and distribution.

    Challenges

    • Declining refining capacity.
    • Dependence on fuel imports.
    • Divestment by major oil companies.
    • Energy security concerns.
    • Environmental opposition to exploration projects.
    • Fuel price volatility and high cost pressures.
    • Geopolitical risks and associated supply and price disruptions.
    • Infrastructure constraints.
    • Low profitability in the retail sector.
    • Political interference and poor oversight in state-owned companies.
    • Regulatory uncertainty and delayed implementation.
    • Renewable energy transition risks.
    • Skills shortages.
    • Slow gas infrastructure development.

    Outlook

    • The outlook for South Africa’s petroleum industry remains cautiously positive in the short to medium term, despite significant structural and strategic challenges.
    • Petroleum products continue to play a critical role in the economy, notably in transport and logistics, agriculture, and backup power generation. Demand for diesel is expected to remain particularly resilient, driven by the country’s reliance on road freight transport and diesel generators during periods of electricity instability.
    • However, the industry is undergoing a major shift as reduced domestic refining capacity increases dependence on imported refined fuels. This has heightened exposure to global oil price volatility, exchange-rate fluctuations, shipping disruptions and geopolitical risks, particularly those affecting Middle Eastern supply routes. Fuel security is becoming increasingly tied to international market conditions rather than domestic production capacity.
    • Despite these challenges, the government continues to support long-term sector development through key policy and institutional reforms. Future investment is expected to shift away from large-scale refining toward import terminals, storage facilities, pipelines, logistics infrastructure and strategic reserves.
    • Environmental regulation, carbon taxes, and global decarbonisation pressures are accelerating investment in cleaner fuels, gas infrastructure, liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, and the integration of renewable energy. While electric vehicles and the global energy transition are expected to gradually reduce long-term oil demand, the pace of change in South Africa is likely to be slower than in developed economies due to infrastructure constraints, affordability pressures and continued reliance on fossil fuels.
    • The industry is expected to remain strategically important for decades, but will increasingly evolve into a more import-dependent, logistics-driven and energy-transition-oriented system.

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    Table of Contents

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 2
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 11
    2.2. Geographic Position 13
    2.3. Size of the Industry 16
    3. LOCAL 41
    3.1. State of the Industry 41
    3.2. Key Trends 66
    3.3. Key Issues 67
    3.4. Notable Players 68
    3.5. Trade 75
    3.6. Corporate Actions 80
    3.7. Regulations 85
    3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development 89
    4. AFRICA 91
    5. INTERNATIONAL 102
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 115
    6.1. Unforeseen Events 115
    6.2. Economic Environment 116
    6.3. Labour 118
    6.4. Environmental Issues 121
    6.5. Technology, R&D and Innovation 123
    6.6. Government Support 124
    6.7. Fuel Prices 125
    6.8. Illicit Fuel Trade 126
    6.9. Input Costs 127
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 128
    7.1. Competition 128
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 130
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 131
    8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 133
    9. OUTLOOK 135
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 136
    11. REFERENCES 137
    11.1. Publications 137
    11.2. Websites 139
    ANNEXURE 1 - Industry Legislation and Regulations 141
    APPENDIX 1 – Refiners, Processors, Wholesalers and Retailers 155
    APPENDIX 2 – Lubricating Oils and Greases, Primarily from Other Organic Products 162
    APPENDIX 3 – Other Petroleum / Synthesised Products N.E.C. 163
    COMPANY PROFILES – Refiners, Processors, Wholesalers and Retailers 165
    AFRICAN GROUP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 165
    AFRICAN OXYGEN (PTY) LTD 167
    ASTRON ENERGY (PTY) LTD 172
    AVEDIA ENERGY (PTY) LTD 175
    BLENDCOR (PTY) LTD 177
    BLUE CHIP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 179
    BP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 181
    DEOJAY PETROLEUM KZN (PTY) LTD 184
    DIESEL SUPPLY LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD 186
    EASIGAS (PTY) LTD 188
    ECON OIL AND ENERGY (PTY) LTD 191
    ELEGANT FUEL (PTY) LTD 193
    ENGEN PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 195
    FPS BULK DIESEL (PTY) LTD 199
    FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 200
    G U D HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 202
    GERM AFRICA (PTY) LTD 205
    GULFSTREAM ENERGY (PTY) LTD 207
    HAMMERTONE FUELS (PTY) LTD 209
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 211
    MAKWANDE ENERGY TRADING (PTY) LTD 213
    MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 214
    MDUBANE ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 216
    MOTOLUBE (PTY) LTD 218
    NATIONAL PETROLEUM REFINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 220
    ORYX GAS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 222
    PETREDEC LPG SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 224
    PETREFUEL (PTY) LTD 225
    PETREGAZ SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 227
    PETROLEUM MARKETING ORGANIZATION (PTY) LTD 228
    PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA SOC LTD (THE) 230
    PISTON POWER CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 234
    PRIMAGAS CC 236
    PUMA ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 238
    Q4 FUEL (PTY) LTD 240
    QUANTUM ENERGY CC 242
    ROYALE ENERGY (PTY) LTD 244
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LTD 246
    SEBOKENG FUELS (PTY) LTD 250
    SHELL DOWNSTREAM SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 252
    SLG (PTY) LTD 254
    SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY SOC LTD 256
    SPANJAARD (PTY) LTD 258
    SUNBIRD ENERGY HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 261
    TIPUBLOX (PTY) LTD 262
    TOSAS (PTY) LTD 263
    TOTALENERGIES MARKETING SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 265
    TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 270
    TWM PETROLEUM SERVICES (PTY) LTD 272
    VAAL TRUCK INN (PTY) LTD 273
    VALSAR PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 275
    VIVO ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 276
    ZAS PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 278
    COMPANY PROFILES – Lubricating Oils and Greases, Primarily from other Organic Products 279
    ABF SUGAR (PTY) LTD 279
    TONGAAT HULETT LTD 282
    COMPANY PROFILES - Other Petroleum / Synthesised Products N.E.C. 287
    AFRICAN WAX (PTY) LTD 287
    BANZI TRADE 39 (PTY) LTD 288
    D H BROTHERS INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 290
    GN PEARSON 293
    GOLDENGLO CANDLE AND SOAP MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 295
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 297
    JARS GALORE (PTY) LTD 299
    KAPULA CANDLES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 301
    LION MATCH PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD 303
    NATIONAL CANDLE AND WAX (PTY) LTD 305
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LTD 306

    Report Coverage

    This report on the petroleum industry in South Africa includes comprehensive information on supply, refining, crude oil storage reserves, and the distribution and retail of petroleum products, including lubricants, LPG, LNG and biofuels. There is information on the size of the industry in terms of production and consumption, pipeline transportation, wholesale and retail, and the state of the industry, including the effect of refinery closures, pricing and policy, new projects, divestment and government’s plans to revive the industry. There are profiles of 65 companies including major multinationals such as Engen, BP and TotalEnergies, major local player Sasol, state-owned companies such as PetroSA, refineries including Natref, blenders such as Blendcor and gas companies such as LPG distributor Easigas and Egoli Gas

    Introduction

    • South Africa’s oil and gas refinery capacity has halved in the past four years, forcing the country into dependence on refined product imports when crude oil and natural gas prices are high.
    • Refinery closures saw manufacturing revenue decline to 2017 levels.
    • Fuel retail revenue has been boosted by higher petroleum prices, but local consumption of petroleum products has been declining.
    • There is substantial change in the industry as a series of companies have divested and the government implements plans to revive idle capacity.

    Trends

    • A raft of legislative changes are being introduced to accelerate transformation and facilitate oil and gas exploration and production, and strengthen the role of the state in the country’s energy security.
    • A significant number of hydrogen, nitrogen and ammonia products have been initiated.
    • A substantial projects pipeline has developed, especially for the development, commercialisation and international trade of natural gas.
    • Divestment by a number of international companies.
    • Fuel prices have risen rapidly since 2021, exacerbated by the exchange rate.
    • Government hopes to restore local refinery capacity by restarting the gas-to-liquids refinery in Mossel Bay and the Sapref refinery in Durban.
    • PetroSA posted net profits in 2023 for the first time since 2015.
    • South Africa has lost half its refinery capacity in the past four years.

    Opportunities

    • Government is looking to develop LNG supply for industrial heating, electricity generation, and liquid fuels production.
    • Regulatory changes are facilitating private sector investment in oil and gas exploration and production.
    • Shell’s downstream divestment possibly creates opportunity for new petroleum wholesalers and retailers to enter the market.

    Challenges

    • Fuel prices remain unaffordable causing a decline in consumption.
    • The development of the gas industry remains beset by outdated gas policy, high gas prices, and insecurity of supply.
    • The lack of refinery capacity leaves the country highly exposed to imports.
    • The onerous costs of upgrading refineries to meet new environmental standards which are to be implemented from 2027.

    Outlook

    • The loss of localised oil and gas refinery capacity in recent years has threatened South Africa’s energy security and left the country vulnerable to price dynamics, making vital transport and heating products unaffordable.
    • Efforts to confront the challenge have been hampered by the need for regulatory change and coherent energy policies.
    • Regulatory developments include a new draft of the Integrated Energy Plan, a draft Gas Master Plan, and progress in the formulation of a new state petroleum company.
    • Global shocks are influencing international price and trade dynamics less than previously.
    • There is progress in natural gas and green hydrogen production projects.
    • Significant investments have been initiated for the storage and trade of liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 7
    2.2. Geographic Position 9
    2.3. Size of the Industry 10
    3. LOCAL 17
    3.1. State of the Industry 17
    3.2. Key Trends 24
    3.3. Key Issues 24
    3.4. Notable Players 25
    3.5. Trade 28
    3.6. Corporate Actions 30
    3.7. Regulations 32
    3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development 34
    4. AFRICA 36
    5. INTERNATIONAL 40
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 43
    6.1. Unforeseen Events 43
    6.2. Economic Environment 45
    6.3. Labour 46
    6.4. Environmental Issues 48
    6.5. Technology, R&D, Innovation 49
    6.6. Government Support 50
    6.7. Prices 51
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT 53
    7.1. Competition 53
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 54
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 54
    8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY 55
    9. OUTLOOK 56
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 56
    11. REFERENCES 57
    11.1. Publications 57
    11.2. Websites 57
    ANNEXURE 1 - List of Relevant Legislation 58
    APPENDIX 1 - Processors, Wholesalers and Retailers 71
    APPENDIX 2 - Lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products 78
    APPENDIX 3 - Other Petroleum / Synthesised Products N.E.C. 79
    COMPANY PROFILES – PROCESSORS, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS 81
    AFRICAN GROUP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 81
    AFRICAN OXYGEN (PTY) LTD 83
    ASTRON ENERGY (PTY) LTD 87
    AVEDIA ENERGY (PTY) LTD 89
    BLENDCOR (PTY) LTD 91
    BLUE CHIP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 93
    BP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 95
    DEOJAY PETROLEUM KZN (PTY) LTD 97
    DIESEL SUPPLY LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD 99
    EASIGAS (PTY) LTD 100
    ECON OIL AND ENERGY (PTY) LTD 102
    EFORA ENERGY LTD 104
    ELEGANT FUEL (PTY) LTD 107
    ENGEN PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 109
    FPS BULK DIESEL (PTY) LTD 112
    FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 113
    G U D HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 115
    GERM AFRICA (PTY) LTD 118
    GULFSTREAM ENERGY (PTY) LTD 120
    HAMMERTONE FUELS (PTY) LTD 122
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 124
    MAKWANDE ENERGY TRADING (PTY) LTD 126
    MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 127
    MDUBANE ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 129
    MOTOLUBE (PTY) LTD 131
    NATIONAL PETROLEUM REFINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 133
    OMNIA HOLDINGS LTD 135
    ORYX GAS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 140
    PETREDEC LPG SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 142
    PETREFUEL (PTY) LTD 143
    PETREGAZ SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 144
    PETROLEUM MARKETING ORGANIZATION (PTY) LTD 145
    PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA SOC LTD (THE) 147
    PISTON POWER CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 151
    PRIMAGAS CC 153
    PUMA ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 155
    Q4 FUEL (PTY) LTD 157
    QUANTUM ENERGY CC 159
    ROYALE ENERGY (PTY) LTD 161
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LTD 163
    SEBOKENG FUELS (PTY) LTD 167
    SHELL AND BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD 169
    SHELL DOWNSTREAM SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 172
    SLG (PTY) LTD 174
    SPANJAARD (PTY) LTD 176
    SUNBIRD ENERGY HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 179
    TIPUBLOX (PTY) LTD 180
    TOSAS (PTY) LTD 181
    TOTALENERGIES MARKETING SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 183
    TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 186
    TWM PETROLEUM SERVICES (PTY) LTD 188
    VAAL TRUCK INN (PTY) LTD 189
    VALSAR PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 191
    VIVO ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 192
    ZAS PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 194
    COMPANY PROFILES - LUBRICATING OILS AND GREASES, PRIMARILY FROM OTHER ORGANIC PRODUCTS 195
    ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD 195
    TONGAAT HULETT LTD 198
    COMPANY PROFILES - OTHER PETROLEUM / SYNTHESISED PRODUCTS N.E.C. 203
    AFRICAN WAX (PTY) LTD 203
    BANZI TRADE 39 (PTY) LTD 204
    D H BROTHERS INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 205
    GN PEARSON 207
    GOLDENGLO CANDLE AND SOAP MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 209
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 211
    JARS GALORE (PTY) LTD 213
    KAPULA CANDLES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 215
    LION MATCH PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD 217
    NATIONAL CANDLE AND WAX (PTY) LTD 219
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LTD 220

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in South Africa, and the wholesale and retail trade of these products. Information on the manufacture of lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products, as well as the manufacture of other petroleum/synthesised products is also included. There is comprehensive information on the size and state of the sector, import and production statistics, the performance of notable players and relevant developments. There are profiles of 72 companies including major producers, refiners and retailers Sasol, TotalEnergies, Astron, BP, Engen and Shell, gas companies such as Easigas and lubricants companies such as Fuchs.

    Introduction

    • The liquid fuels sector is dominated by private petroleum companies and state-owned PetroSA.
    • High oil and gas prices, which peaked following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, have resulted in oil majors reporting record profits globally, but could lead to a decline in demand.
    • Four of South Africa’s six refineries have shut down as rising costs, impending new regulations on clean fuels and power cuts are making it increasingly expensive to operate refineries and more affordable to import refined product.
    • However, Karoo shale gas reserves, two recent local gas discoveries and two new finds in Namibia, could transform South Africa’s reliance on depleting local gas reserves and gas imports.

    Strengths

    • Fuel retail and wholesale sector contributes to black economic empowerment.
    • Gas could provide a greener power alternative to produce electricity as South Africa reduces its reliance on coal.
    • The manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors are represented by strong associations.
    • The multi-product pipeline provides fuel and lubricants across South Africa.
    • The sector is an important job creator.

    Weaknesses

    • A lack of infrastructure for importing and transporting liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas.
    • A shortage of inland fuel storage capacity.
    • High operating costs for retailers and refiners are affecting profit margins.
    • Incomplete regulatory environment is preventing development of the biodiesel sector.
    • Oil majors have high market power over independent wholesalers who struggle to access the national infrastructure used by the oil majors.
    • Refinery infrastructure is old and needs investment to be upgraded, with currently just two of the country’s six refineries in operation. In addition, the cost of adapting to clean fuels may cripple refineries.

    Opportunities

    • Recent Namibian finds may boost South African oil and gas sector services.
    • The discovery of new gas resources in the southern Cape and Karoo will attract investment into the sector.
    • The increase of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas imports through newly constructed import terminals with sufficient storage facilities.
    • The use of liquefied petroleum gas, green hydrogen and biofuels contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the decrease in respiratory-related diseases.

    Threats

    • Continued slow pace in the establishment of clean fuel regulations.
    • Development of refining capacity in Africa.
    • Fuel retail theft and pipeline theft is on the increase.
    • Fuel retailers are concerned that proposed deregulation of the petrol price could push many struggling retailers out of business.
    • Lack of fuel demand and weak economy in recent years, which worsened during the pandemic.
    • Oil majors are shifting to renewable energy sources to cut CO2 levels, while growing global demand for electric vehicles and increasing energy efficiency will reduce demand for fossil fuels.
    • Potential reduced demand for lubricants as a result of decreasing vehicle sales.
    • South Africa could face a security of supply crisis with the closing of nearly all the country’s refineries.

    Outlook

    • The outlook for the petroleum sector remains highly uncertain.
    • Sasol in January 2022 forecast lower than expected fuel production for the year to end-June as continued energy volatility, increased geopolitical tension and the pandemic could influence volumes and prices.
    • Four out of six of South Africa’s refineries remain shut, with investment in renewable energy expected to outpace that of oil in future.
    • Fuel consumption remains constrained by high fuel prices, the high percentage of people still working from home, pressure on new vehicle sales and the poor economic outlook.
    • Recent oil and gas finds off the southern Cape coastline and shale gas in the Karoo, Mozambique and Namibia make the future of the country’s gas sector more promising.
    • However, the gas sector is held back by infrastructure shortages and policy uncertainty, while environmental challenges make it more difficult to take advantage of new finds.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 8
    2.2. Geographic Position 9
    2.3. Size of the Industry 11
    2.4. Key Success Factors and Pain Points 21
    3. LOCAL 21
    3.1. State of the Industry 21
    3.2. Key Trends 22
    3.3. Notable Players 35
    3.4. Trade 37
    3.5. Corporate Actions 42
    3.6. Regulations 44
    3.7. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 48
    4. AFRICA 51
    5. INTERNATIONAL 57
    6. INFLUENCING FACTORS 60
    6.1. COVID-19 60
    6.2. Economic Environment 61
    6.3. Labour 62
    6.4. Environmental Issues 64
    6.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 66
    6.6. Government Support 67
    6.7. Input Costs 68
    6.8. Pricing 69
    6.9. Carbon Tax 73
    6.10. Clean Fuels 73
    6.11. New Oil and Gas Finds 74
    7. COMPETITIVE ENVIROMENT 74
    7.1. Competition 74
    7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry 76
    7.3. Barriers to Entry 76
    8. SWOT ANALYSIS 77
    9. OUTLOOK 78
    10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 79
    11. REFERENCES 80
    11.1. Publications 80
    11.2. Websites 80
    APPENDIX 1 - SUMMARY OF NOTABLE PLAYERS 82
    Refiners, Processors, Wholesalers and Retailers 82
    Lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products 90
    Other Petroleum / Synthesised Products N.E.C. 91
    Company profiles - Refiners, Processors, Wholesalers and Retailers 93
    African Group Lubricants (Pty) Ltd 93
    African Oxygen (Pty) Ltd 95
    Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd 100
    Avedia Energy (Pty) Ltd 104
    Blendcor (Pty) Ltd 106
    Blue Chip Lubricants (Pty) Ltd 108
    BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 110
    Deojay Petroleum KZN (Pty) Ltd 113
    Desamark (Pty) Ltd 115
    Diesel Supply Logistics (Pty) Ltd 117
    Easigas (Pty) Ltd 119
    Econ Oil and Energy (Pty) Ltd 122
    Efora Energy Ltd 124
    Elegant Fuel (Pty) Ltd 127
    Engen Petroleum Ltd 129
    Finishing Touch Trading 540 (Pty) Ltd 133
    FPS Bulk Diesel (Pty) Ltd 135
    Fuchs Lubricants South Africa (Pty) Ltd 137
    G U D Holdings (Pty) Ltd 139
    Germ Africa (Pty) Ltd 142
    Gulfstream Energy (Pty) Ltd 144
    Hammertone Fuels (Pty) Ltd 146
    HandR South Africa (Pty) Ltd 148
    Imbizo Petroleum Traders (Pty) Ltd 150
    Makwande Energy Trading (Pty) Ltd 151
    Masana Petroleum Solutions (Pty) Ltd 152
    Mdubane Energy Services (Pty) Ltd 154
    Motolube (Pty) Ltd 156
    National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Pty) Ltd 158
    Omnia Holdings Ltd 161
    Oryx Oil South Africa (Pty) Ltd 166
    Petregaz South Africa (Pty) Ltd 168
    Petroleum Marketing Organization (Pty) Ltd 170
    Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (The) 172
    Petrox (Pty) Ltd 176
    Piston Power Chemicals (Pty) Ltd 177
    Primagas CC 179
    Puma Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd 181
    Quantum Energy CC 183
    Quest Petroleum (Pty) Ltd 185
    Royale Energy (Pty) Ltd 187
    Sasol South Africa Ltd 189
    Sebokeng Fuels (Pty) Ltd 193
    Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries (Pty) Ltd 195
    Shell Downstream South Africa (Pty) Ltd 199
    SLG (Pty) Ltd 201
    Spanjaard Ltd 203
    Sunbird Energy Holdings (Pty) Ltd 206
    Tipublox (Pty) Ltd 208
    Tosas (Pty) Ltd 210
    TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd 212
    Totalgaz Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 216
    Tunica Trading 59 (Pty) Ltd 219
    TWM Petroleum Services (Pty) Ltd 221
    Vaal Truck Inn (Pty) Ltd 222
    Valsar Petroleum (Pty) Ltd 224
    Vivo Energy PLC 225
    Vryheid Petroleum (Pty) Ltd 229
    Winkelhaak Verspreiders CC 231
    ZAS Petroleum (Pty) Ltd 233
    Company profiles – Lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products 234
    Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd 234
    Tongaat Hulett Ltd 237
    Company profiles – Other Petroleum / Synthesised Products N.E.C. 242
    African Wax (Pty) Ltd 242
    Banzi Trade 39 (Pty) Ltd 243
    D H Brothers Industries (Pty) Ltd 244
    GN Pearson 247
    Goldenglo Candle and Soap Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd 249
    HandR South Africa (Pty) Ltd 251
    Jars Galore (Pty) Ltd 253
    Kapula Candles South Africa (Pty) Ltd 255
    Lion Match Products (Pty) Ltd 257
    National Candle and Wax (Pty) Ltd 259
    Sasol South Africa Ltd 260
    Sea Lake Investments (Pty) Ltd 264

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in South Africa, and the wholesale and retail trade of these products. Information on the manufacture of lubricating oils and greases and other petroleum/synthesised products is also included. The report contains comprehensive information on the state and size of the sector, developments and corporate actions, and statistics including sales, price and trade stats. There are profiles of 76 companies including state-owned PetroSA, major players such as Sasol and Engen, suppliers such as Easigas and refiners such as Natref.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in South Africa, and the wholesale and retail trade of these products. Information on the manufacture of lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products, as well as the manufacture of other petroleum/synthesised products is also included. The liquid fuels sector is dominated by private petroleum companies, as well as the state-owned Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA). According to the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia), the fuel sector contributes about 8.5% to the country’s GDP while supplying about 18% of its primary energy. Investment in South Africa’s aging refineries is necessary to avoid a widening trade deficit for liquid fuels, particularly as half of the country’s six refineries currently remain shut, two because of recent fires and a third because of a shortage of gas feedstock. However, Karoo shale gas reserves and two recent gas discoveries could transform South Africa’s reliance on depleting local gas reserves and gas imports.

    Strengths

    • Fuel retail and wholesale sector contributes to black economic empowerment.
    • The domestic liquid fuels sector is world class and is operated by most of the world’s largest multinational corporations.
    • The manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors are represented by strong associations.
    • The multi-product pipeline provides fuel and lubricants across South Africa.
    • The sector is an important job creator.

    Weaknesses

    • A lack of infrastructure for importing and transporting liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas remains.
    • A shortage of inland fuel storage capacity.
    • High operating costs are affecting profit margins.
    • Incomplete regulatory environment is preventing development of the biodiesel sector.
    • Oil majors have high market power over independent wholesalers who struggle to access the national infrastructure used by the oil majors.
    • Refinery infrastructure is old and needs investment to be upgraded, with currently a third of refining capacity offline. In addition, the cost of adapting to clean fuels may cripple refineries.

    Opportunities

    • New entrants in fuel retail sector.
    • The discovery of new gas resources in the southern Cape and the Karoo Shale Basin will attract investment into the sector.
    • The increase of liquefied petroleum gas imports through newly constructed import terminals with sufficient storage facilities.
    • The use of liquefied petroleum gas, green hydrogen and biofuels contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the decrease in respiratory-related diseases.

    Threats

    • Continued slow pace in the establishment of clean fuel regulations.
    • Development of refining capacity in Africa may lead to more imports of refined liquid fuels creating competition for South Africa’s ageing refineries.
    • Fuel retail theft and pipeline theft is on the increase.
    • Lack of fuel demand and weak economy due to the pandemic.
    • Peak oil demand may have been reached in 2019, while oil majors are shifting to renewable energy sources to cut CO2 levels.
    • Potential reduced demand for lubricants as a result of decreasing vehicle sales.

    Outlook

    The immediate outlook for the petroleum sector remains uncertain, with half of the country’s refineries shut, uncertainty over whether fuel demand will recover to pre-2019 levels and with investment in renewable energy expected to outpace that of oil in the years going forward. Fuel consumption is likely to remain constrained by the increased number of people working from home, lower new vehicle sales and the poor economic outlook. The future of the country’s gas sector is more promising, following new recent gas finds off the southern Cape coastline and shale gas in the Karoo, provided that infrastructure and policy challenges can be met. Sasol says the pressure for cleaner energy could increase the demand for gas, if affordable, in the South African energy mix. Total in its Total Energy Outlook 2020 says while oil demand has fizzled, gas will likely continue to play a key role for decades in power systems, transport and heat.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 7
    2.2. Geographic Position 10
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 11
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 15
    4.1. Local 15
    4.1.1. Trade 30
    4.1.2. Corporate Actions 35
    4.1.3. Regulations 36
    4.1.4. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 42
    4.2. Continental 44
    4.3. International 51
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 54
    5.1. Coronavirus 54
    5.2. Economic Environment 56
    5.3. Government initiatives 57
    5.4. Pricing 58
    5.5. Carbon Tax 61
    5.6. Clean Fuels 62
    5.7. Fuel Service Station Franchising 63
    5.8. Operating Costs 64
    5.9. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 66
    5.10. Labour 67
    5.11. Environmental Concerns 70
    6. COMPETITION 72
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 73
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 75
    8. OUTLOOK 76
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 76
    10. REFERENCES 77
    10.1. Publications 77
    10.2. Websites 78
    APPENDIX 1 - Summary of Notable players 80
    Refiners, Processors, Wholesalers and Retailers 80
    Lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products 86
    Other Petroleum / Synthesised Products N.E.C. 87
    COMPANY PROFILES - REFINERS, PROCESSORS, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS 89
    AFRICAN GROUP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 89
    AFRICAN OXYGEN LTD 91
    ASTRON ENERGY (PTY) LTD 98
    AVEDIA ENERGY (PTY) LTD 101
    BLACK KNIGHT OIL TRADERS (PTY) LTD 103
    BLENDCOR (PTY) LTD 104
    BLENDRITE CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 106
    BLUE CHIP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 108
    BP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 110
    CAMEL FUELS (PTY) LTD 113
    DEOJAY PETROLEUM KZN (PTY) LTD 115
    DESAMARK (PTY) LTD 117
    DIESEL SUPPLY LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD 119
    EASIGAS (PTY) LTD 121
    ECON OIL AND ENERGY (PTY) LTD 124
    EFORA ENERGY LTD 126
    ELEGANT FUEL (PTY) LTD 129
    ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD 131
    FINISHING TOUCH TRADING 540 (PTY) LTD 135
    FORCE FUEL (PTY) LTD 137
    FPS BULK DIESEL (PTY) LTD 139
    FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 141
    G U D HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 143
    GERM AFRICA (PTY) LTD 146
    GULFSTREAM ENERGY (PTY) LTD 148
    HAMMERTONE FUELS (PTY) LTD 150
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 152
    IMBIZO PETROLEUM TRADERS (PTY) LTD 154
    KZN OILS (PTY) LTD 155
    MAKWANDE ENERGY TRADING (PTY) LTD 157
    MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 158
    MDUBANE ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 160
    MOTOLUBE (PTY) LTD 162
    NATIONAL PETROLEUM REFINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 164
    OMNIA HOLDINGS LTD 166
    ORYX OIL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 170
    PETROLEUM MARKETING ORGANIZATION (PTY) LTD 172
    PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA SOC LTD (THE) 174
    PETROX (PTY) LTD 177
    PISTON POWER CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 178
    PRIMAGAS CC 180
    PUMA ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 182
    QUANTUM ENERGY CC 184
    QUEST PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 186
    ROYALE ENERGY (PTY) LTD 188
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LTD 190
    SEBOKENG FUELS (PTY) LTD 194
    SHELL AND BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD 196
    SHELL DOWNSTREAM SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 200
    SLG (PTY) LTD 202
    SPANJAARD LTD 204
    SUNBIRD ENERGY HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 208
    TIPUBLOX (PTY) LTD 209
    TOSAS (PTY) LTD 210
    TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 212
    TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 215
    TUNICA TRADING 59 (PTY) LTD 218
    TWM PETROLEUM SERVICES (PTY) LTD 220
    VAAL TRUCK INN (PTY) LTD 221
    VALSAR PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 223
    VIVO ENERGY PLC 224
    VRYHEID PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 228
    WINKELHAAK VERSPREIDERS CC 230
    ZAS PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 232
    COMPANY PROFILES - LUBRICATING OILS AND GREASES, PRIMARILY FROM OTHER ORGANIC PRODUCTS 234
    ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD 234
    TONGAAT HULETT LTD 237
    COMPANY PROFILES - OTHER PETROLEUM/SYNTHESISED PRODUCTS N.E.C. 242
    AFRICAN WAX (PTY) LTD 242
    BANZI TRADE 39 (PTY) LTD 244
    D H BROTHERS INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 245
    G PEARSON 248
    GOLDENGLO CANDLE AND SOAP MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 250
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 252
    JARS GALORE (PTY) LTD 254
    KAPULA CANDLES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 256
    LION MATCH PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD 258
    NATIONAL CANDLE AND WAX (PTY) LTD 260
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LTD 261
    SEA LAKE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 265

    Report Coverage

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in South Africa, as well as the wholesale and retail trade of the products. Information on the manufacture of lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products, as well as the manufacture of other petroleum/synthesised products is also included. There are comprehensive profiles of 75 companies including major players such as Sasol, PetroSA, Engen, Shell and BP. There are also profiles on companies such as Astron Energy, in which Glencore acquired a 75% stake, and Efora Energy, formerly SacOil, whose R210m loan from the Public Investment Corporation has been the subject of political interference allegations.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in South Africa, as well as the wholesale and retail trade of the products. Information on the manufacture of lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products, as well as the manufacture of other petroleum/synthesised products is also included. The liquid fuels sector is dominated by private petroleum companies, as well as the state-owned Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA). According to the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia), the fuel sector contributes about 6% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) while supplying some 18% of South Africa’s primary energy needs through annual sales of around 31 billion litres of liquid fuels. Investment in South Africa’s aging refineries is necessary to avoid a widening in the trade deficit for liquid fuels. With advanced technology available in South Africa, biofuels have the potential to contribute towards closing the trade deficit.

    Strengths

    • Investment from an overseas oil major in refining capacity.
    • The domestic liquid fuels sector is world class and is operated by most of the world’s largest multinational corporations.
    • The manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors are represented by strong associations.
    • The multi-product pipeline provides fuel and lubricants across South Africa and its closest neighbouring countries.
    • The sector is an important job creator.

    Weaknesses

    • Allegations of corruption and political interference.
    • High operating costs are impacting profit margins.
    • Incomplete regulatory environment is preventing development of the biodiesel sector.
    • Oil majors have high market power over independent wholesalers who struggle to access the national infrastructure used by the oil majors.
    • Refinery infrastructure is old and needs investment to be upgraded.
    • The use of liquified petroleum gas by households is not optimal and sellers are not benefitting from potential sales.

    Opportunities

    • New entrants in fuel retail sector.
    • The discovery of new gas resources in the southern Cape will attract investment into the sector.
    • The increase of liquified petroleum gas imports through newly constructed import terminals with sufficient storage facilities.
    • The use of liquified petroleum gas and biofuels contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the decrease in respiratory-related diseases.

    Threats

    • Collective bargaining agreements have to be negotiated towards the end of 2019 which could lead to labour disruptions.
    • Continued slow pace in the establishment of clean fuel regulations.
    • Development of refining capacity in Africa may lead to more imports of refined liquid fuels creating competition for South Africa’s ageing refineries.
    • Exchange rate volatility and weakening economy.
    • Potential reduced demand for lubricants as a result of decreasing vehicle sales.
    • Sasol’s divestment in technologies that produce liquid fuels would impact on security of supply in the long run if new capacity for production is not developed.

    Outlook

    Foreign investment in the petroleum sector will enable refineries to produce clean fuels and enable South Africa to comply with international standards. Investment in biofuels is dependent on a functional regulatory environment. Growth in the electric vehicle market is expected to affect the demand for liquid fuels and lubricants in the long term. Industry role players see the discovery of gas condensate in the southern Cape as a game changer for the petroleum sector that will draw foreign investment, contribute to economic growth and possibly change the petroleum landscape, depending on the required regulatory standard.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 6
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 11
    2.2. Geographic Position 14
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 16
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 19
    4.1. Local 19
    4.1.1. Trade 24
    4.1.2. Corporate Actions 28
    4.1.3. Regulations 29
    4.1.4. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 34
    4.2. Continental 37
    4.3. International 42
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 44
    5.1. Economic Environment 44
    5.2. Government Initiatives 44
    5.3. Pricing 45
    5.4. Carbon Tax 48
    5.5. Clean Fuels 48
    5.6. Fuel Service Station Franchising 49
    5.7. Operating Costs 50
    5.8. Information Technology, Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation 52
    5.9. Labour 53
    5.10. Environmental Concerns 55
    6. COMPETITION 57
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 58
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 59
    8. OUTLOOK 60
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 60
    10. REFERENCES 61
    10.1. Publications 61
    10.2. Websites 62
    APPENDIX 1 64
    Summary of Notable players 64
    APPENDIX 2 70
    Petrol, diesel and paraffin prices as at 5 June 2019 70
    APPENDIX 3 71
    Customs & Excise Tariff Codes for Mineral Products 71
    COMPANY PROFILES 72
    AFRICAN OXYGEN LTD 72
    AFRICAN WAX (PTY) LTD 78
    ASTRON ENERGY (PTY) LTD 79
    AVEDIA ENERGY (PTY) LTD 82
    BANZI TRADE 39 (PTY) LTD 84
    BLACK KNIGHT OIL TRADERS (PTY) LTD 85
    BLENDCOR (PTY) LTD 86
    BLENDRITE CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 88
    BLUE CHIP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 90
    BP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 92
    CAMEL FUELS (PTY) LTD 94
    D H BROTHERS INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 96
    DA MELROSE 99
    DEOJAY PETROLEUM KZN (PTY) LTD 101
    DESAMARK (PTY) LTD 103
    DIESEL SUPPLY LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD 105
    EASIGAS (PTY) LTD 107
    ECON OIL AND ENERGY (PTY) LTD 110
    EFORA ENERGY LTD 112
    ELEGANT FUEL (PTY) LTD 115
    ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD 117
    FINISHING TOUCH TRADING 540 (PTY) LTD 121
    FORCE FUEL (PTY) LTD 122
    FPS BULK DIESEL (PTY) LTD 124
    FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 126
    G PEARSON 128
    GERM AFRICA (PTY) LTD 130
    GOLDENGLO CANDLE AND SOAP MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 132
    GULFSTREAM ENERGY (PTY) LTD 134
    HAMMERTONE FUELS (PTY) LTD 136
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 138
    ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD 140
    IMBIZO PETROLEUM TRADERS (PTY) LTD 143
    INDY OIL SA (PTY) LTD 144
    JARS GALORE (PTY) LTD 146
    KAPULA CANDLES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 148
    KZN OILS (PTY) LTD 150
    MAKWANDE ENERGY TRADING (PTY) LTD 152
    MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 153
    MDUBANE ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 155
    MOTOLUBE (PTY) LTD 157
    NATIONAL CANDLE AND WAX (PTY) LTD 159
    NATIONAL PETROLEUM REFINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 160
    OMNIA HOLDINGS LTD 162
    ORYX OIL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 166
    PETROLEUM MARKETING ORGANIZATION (PTY) LTD 168
    PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA SOC LTD (THE) 170
    PETROX (PTY) LTD 174
    PISTON POWER CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 175
    PRIMAGAS CC 177
    PUMA ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 179
    QUANTUM ENERGY CC 181
    ROYALE ENERGY (PTY) LTD 183
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA LTD 185
    SEA LAKE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 188
    SEBOKENG FUELS (PTY) LTD 190
    SETOIL (PTY) LTD 192
    SHELL AND BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD 193
    SHELL DOWNSTREAM SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 197
    SLG (PTY) LTD 199
    SPANJAARD LTD 201
    SUNBIRD ENERGY HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 205
    TIPUBLOX (PTY) LTD 207
    TONGAAT HULETT LTD 208
    TOSAS (PTY) LTD 212
    TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 214
    TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 217
    TUNICA TRADING 59 (PTY) LTD 219
    TWM PETROLEUM SERVICES (PTY) LTD 221
    VAAL TRUCK INN (PTY) LTD 222
    VALSAR PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 224
    VIVO ENERGY PLC 225
    VRYHEID PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 229
    WINKELHAAK VERSPREIDERS CC 231
    ZAS PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 233

    Report coverage

    The South African Petroleum Industry looks at current conditions and refining capacity in the local sector and focuses on factors that influence the success of the industry. Key constraints to the country’s commercial production of biofuels which include the national regulatory environment and very high input costs are also discussed. Profiles for 61 companies involved in all sub-sectors of the industry are provided. Companies range from SMME Blue Chip Lubricants which recently sold 51% of the company to Lutramart Oils Pty Ltd, a black-owned lubricant distributor, and Chevron South Africa which announced its intention of selling 75% of its stake in Calref to China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) for R11.3bn in March 2017.

    Report coverage

    The South African Petroleum Industry looks at current conditions and refining capacity in the local sector and focuses on factors that influence the success of the industry. Key constraints to the country’s commercial production of biofuels which include the national regulatory environment and very high input costs are also discussed. Profiles for 61 companies involved in all sub-sectors of the industry are provided. Companies range from SMME Blue Chip Lubricants which recently sold 51% of the company to Lutramart Oils Pty Ltd, a black-owned lubricant distributor, and Chevron South Africa which announced its intention of selling 75% of its stake in Calref to China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) for R11.3bn in March 2017.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the manufacture of petroleum products from crude oil and natural gas in South Africa, as well as the wholesale and retail trade of the products. Information on the manufacture of lubricating oils and greases, primarily from other organic products, as well as the manufacture of other petroleum/synthesised products is also included. Private petroleum companies, with the exception of the Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) dominate the liquid fuels sector. According to the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA), the fuel sector contributes about 6% to the country’s GDP while supplying some 18% of South Africa’s primary energy needs through annual sales of around 27 billion litres of liquid fuels.

    Strengths

    • The domestic liquid fuels sector is world class and is operated by most of the world’s largest multinational corporations.
    • The manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors are represented by strong associations.
    • The Multi-Product Pipeline (MPP) provides fuel and lubricants across South Africa and its closest neighbouring countries.
    • The sector is an important job creator.

    Weaknesses

    • All refineries are operating at full capacity and more and more imports are necessary.
    • High operating costs are impacting profit margins.
    • Incomplete regulatory environment is preventing development of the biodiesel sector.
    • Oil majors have high market power over independent wholesalers who struggle to access the national infrastructure used by the oil majors.
    • Refinery infrastructure is old and needs investment to be upgraded.
    • The use of LPG by households is not optimal and sellers are not benefitting from potential sales.
    • There has been collusion in the sector in the past.

    Opportunities

    • Increasing procurement from black-owned fuel companies by mining sector and government.
    • Investment in refining and/or import facilities.
    • Lower crude oil prices could lead to more petroleum product consumption and efficiency.
    • New entrants in fuel retail sector.
    • The increase of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports through newly-constructed import terminals with sufficient storage facilities.
    • The use of LPG and biofuels contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the decrease in respiratory-related diseases.

    Threats

    • Continued slow pace in the establishment of clean fuel regulations.
    • Depleting gas reserves threaten fuel production.
    • Development of refining capacity in Africa may lead to more imports of refined liquid fuels creating competition for South Africa’s ageing refineries.
    • Exchange rate volatility and weakening economy.

    Outlook

    Analysts see investment in the petroleum sector in South Africa being driven by government regulations, clean fuels legislation and the need for petroleum companies to meet air quality and minimum emissions standards. However, the slow pace of government in establishing clean fuel regulations is hampering investment in local refining capacity. As far as biofuels are concerned, Shell believes they will play a valuable part in the changing energy mix in the future, but this too is dependent on the regulatory environment providing the essential support that is required to make the sector profitable.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 6
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 11
    2.2. Geographic Position 14
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 16
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 26
    4.1. Local 26
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 31
    4.1.2. Regulations 33
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 39
    4.2. Continental 41
    4.3. International 46
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 48
    5.1. Economic Environment 48
    5.2. Government Initiatives 49
    5.3. Pricing 50
    5.4. The move to Clean Fuels 52
    5.5. Operating Costs 53
    5.6. Information Technology, Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation 55
    5.7. Labour 56
    5.8. Environmental Concerns 59
    6. COMPETITION 60
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 62
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 63
    8. OUTLOOK 64
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 65
    10. REFERENCES 65
    10.1. Publications 65
    10.2. Websites 66
    APPENDIX 1 68
    Petrol, diesel and paraffin prices as of 2 May 2018 68
    APPENDIX 2 69
    Department of Energy RAS Benchmark Service Station Matrix as of September 2017 69
    COMPANY PROFILES 70
    AFRICAN WAX (PTY) LTD 70
    AVIDITY ENERGY (PTY) LTD 71
    BANZI TRADE 39 (PTY) LTD 72
    BLACK KNIGHT OIL TRADERS (PTY) LTD 74
    BLENDCOR (PTY) LTD 75
    BLENDRITE CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 77
    BLUE CHIP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 79
    BP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 81
    CAMEL FUELS (PTY) LTD 83
    CHEVRON SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 85
    D H BROTHERS INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 88
    DA MELROSE 90
    DEOJAY PETROLEUM KZN (PTY) LTD 92
    DESAMARK (PTY) LTD 94
    DIESEL SUPPLY LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD 96
    EASIGAS (PTY) LTD 98
    ECON OIL AND ENERGY (PTY) LTD 101
    EFORA ENERGY LTD 103
    ELEGANT FUEL (PTY) LTD 106
    ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD 108
    FINISHING TOUCH TRADING 540 (PTY) LTD 112
    FORCE FUEL (PTY) LTD 113
    FPS BULK DIESEL (PTY) LTD 115
    FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 117
    G PEARSON 119
    GERM AFRICA (PTY) LTD 121
    GOLDENGLO CANDLE AND SOAP MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 123
    GULFSTREAM ENERGY (PTY) LTD 125
    HAMMERTONE FUELS (PTY) LTD 127
    HANDR SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 129
    ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA (PTY) LTD 131
    IMBIZO PETROLEUM TRADERS (PTY) LTD 134
    INDY OIL SA (PTY) LTD 135
    JARS GALORE (PTY) LTD 137
    KAPULA CANDLES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 139
    KZN OILS (PTY) LTD 141
    MABELE FUELS (RF) (PTY) LTD 143
    MAKWANDE ENERGY TRADING (PTY) LTD 145
    MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 146
    MDUBANE ENERGY SERVICES (PTY) LTD 148
    MOTOLUBE (PTY) LTD 150
    NATIONAL CANDLE AND WAX (PTY) LTD 152
    NATIONAL PETROLEUM REFINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 153
    OMNIA HOLDINGS LTD 155
    ORYX OIL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 159
    PETROLEUM MARKETING ORGANIZATION (PTY) LTD 161
    PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA SOC LTD (THE) 163
    PETROX (PTY) LTD 166
    PISTON POWER CHEMICALS CC 167
    PRIMAGAS CC 169
    PUMA ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 170
    QUANTUM ENERGY CC 172
    ROYALE ENERGY (PTY) LTD 173
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 175
    SEA LAKE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 178
    SEBOKENG FUELS (PTY) LTD 180
    SETOIL (PTY) LTD 182
    SHELL AND BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD 183
    SHELL DOWNSTREAM SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 186
    SPANJAARD LTD 188
    SUNBIRD ENERGY HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD 191
    TIPUBLOX (PTY) LTD 193
    TONGAAT HULETT LTD 194
    TOSAS (PTY) LTD 199
    TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 201
    TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 204
    TUNICA TRADING 59 (PTY) LTD 207
    TWM PETROLEUM SERVICES (PTY) LTD 209
    VAAL TRUCK INN (PTY) LTD 210
    VALSAR PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 211
    VIVO ENERGY PLC 212
    VRYHEID PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 215
    WINKELHAAK VERSPREIDERS CC 216
    ZAS PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD 218

    Report Coverage

    The South African Petroleum Industry describes the domestic sector, highlights current conditions, including the uncertainty that exists regarding the regulatory environment, and discusses factors influencing the success of the industry. Profiles for 54 companies are included, ranging from South African energy giant, Sasol South Africa (Pty) Ltd to small companies such as Germ Africa (Pty) Ltd and Deojay Petroleum KZN (Pty) Ltd that focus on the blending and wholesale of lubricants.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the South African petroleum sector and includes information on the paraffin wax sub-sector. Statistics indicate that the additional economic activity due to revenue generated by South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) members in this sector during 2014 was approximately R308bn or 8.1% of national GDP. Stakeholders believe that important issues facing the industry have the potential to disrupt the country’s supply of refined petroleum products in the short and/or medium-term if not addressed with care and insight.

    Strengths

    • Strong associations representing stakeholders.
    • The domestic liquid fuels sector is world class and is operated by most of the world’s largest multinational corporations.
    • The logistics of this sector adequately provides fuel and lubricants across the wide expanse of South Africa and its closest neighbouring countries particularly with the recent completion of MPP.
    • This sector abides by international HSSE specifications in terms of its operations.

    Weaknesses

    • A refinery is capital-intensive and carries high fixed costs and it must therefore be run at high capacity to cover these costs.
    • All refineries are operating at full capacity and more and more imports are necessary.
    • The industry fails to meet international environmental specifications in terms of emissions from its products and refineries are rapidly becoming obsolete.
    • The newest crude oil refinery was built 40 years ago and the oldest 60 years ago.

    Opportunities

    • Ability for smaller wholesale/retail players to enter the Industry with the segmentation margins and the withdrawal of multinationals
    • Crude oil prices have halved, which could lead to more petroleum product consumption and efficiency.
    • Ensuring foreign oil and gas companies use South Africa as a base for serving their oil and gas operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
    • Investment in refining and/or import facilities.
    • New sources of gas from the Karoo now that regulation regarding fracking has been approved.

    Threats

    • The lower oil prices may see lower investment and the slipping of HSSE standards.
    • The use of bio-fuels is likely to increase in the next 20 to 30 years.
    • There is a distinct danger that on-going policy uncertainty may see the closure of the domestic refineries in the light of international competition.
    • Volatility of the rand.

    Outlook

    The Liquid Fuels Industry is at an impasse. Significant decisions on investment and security of supply stemming from clean fuels are being left to linger rather than being tackled with vigour and purpose. Maurice Radebe, SAPIA Chairperson, believes that if policy uncertainty on cleaner fuels continues, the current refinery fleet could be “wiped out” in the next five to ten years. The essence of the debate is principally one of security of supply: whether the country needs a fleet of refineries in South Africa or whether the nation should rely on the big international export refineries of the Middle East and India and import finished refined petroleum products.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Paraffin Wax 2
    2.2. Biofuels 3
    2.3. Petroleum Industry Value Chain 4
    2.4. Geographic Position of the Petroleum Industry 6
    3. SIZE OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY 7
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 14
    4.1. Local 14
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 16
    4.1.2. Regulations 17
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 18
    4.2. Continental 19
    4.3. International 21
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 21
    5.1. Government Intervention 21
    5.2. Labour 21
    5.3. Economic Environment 23
    5.4. Environmental Concerns 24
    5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 24
    5.6. Crime and Security 25
    6. COMPETITION 25
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 25
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 26
    8. OUTLOOK 26
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 27
    10. REFERENCES 27
    10.1. Publications 27
    10.2. Websites 28
    COMPANY PROFILES – PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY OF LIQUID AND GASEOUS FUELS AND RELATED PRODUCTS 29
    AFRIC OIL (PTY) LTD 29
    BAHLALOGA TECHNOLOGY'S CC 31
    BLENDCOR (PTY) LTD 33
    BLENDRITE CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 35
    BLUE CHIP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 37
    BP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 39
    CAMEL FUELS (PTY) LTD 41
    CHEVRON SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 43
    DEOJAY PETROLEUM KZN (PTY) LTD 46
    DESAMARK (PTY) LTD 48
    EASIGAS (PTY) LTD 50
    ELEGANT FUEL (PTY) LTD 53
    ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD 55
    FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 58
    GERM AFRICA (PTY) LTD 60
    GULFSTREAM ENERGY (PTY) LTD 62
    H AND R SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 64
    INDY OIL SA (PTY) LTD 66
    KZN OILS (PTY) LTD 68
    MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 70
    MOTOLUBE (PTY) LTD 72
    NATIONAL PETROLEUM REFINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 74
    ORYX OIL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 76
    PETROLEUM MARKETING ORGANIZATION (PTY) LTD 78
    PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD (THE) 80
    PISTON POWER CHEMICALS CC 83
    PUMA ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 85
    ROYALE ENERGY (PTY) LTD 87
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 89
    SHELL AND BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD 93
    SHELL DOWNSTREAM SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 96
    SOUTHERN ENERGY TRADING (PTY) LTD 98
    SPANJAARD LTD 100
    TOSAS (PTY) LTD 103
    TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 105
    TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 107
    TUNICA TRADING 59 (PTY) LTD 109
    COMPANY PROFILES – PRODUCERS OF BIODIESEL 111
    BIOGREEN DIESEL (PTY) LTD 111
    DA MELROSE 113
    ILLOVO SUGAR (PTY) LTD 115
    MABELE FUELS (RF) (PTY) LTD 118
    TONGAAT HULETT LTD 120
    COMPANY PROFILES – OTHER PETROLEUM/SYNTHESISED PRODUCERS 124
    AFRICAN WAX (PTY) LTD 124
    BANZI TRADE 39 (PTY) LTD 125
    DH BROTHERS INDUSTRIES (PTY) LTD 126
    G PEARSON 128
    GOLDENGLO CANDLE AND SOAP MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD 129
    JARS GALORE (PTY) LTD 131
    KAPULA CANDLES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 133
    NATIONAL CANDLE AND WAX (PTY) LTD 135
    NOBUNTO HAND CRAFTED PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD 136
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 137
    SEA LAKE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 141

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    The Manufacture of Biofuels focuses on the current state of the nascent domestic industry, international developments in the biofuels sector and factors influencing its success. The report also profiles five companies, including sugar giants Illovo Sugar Ltd and Tongaat Hulett Ltd which supply the sugar cane for ethanol production, and newcomer Mabele Fuels (RF) (Pty) Ltd, which aims to build a bio-ethanol-from-sorghum plant in Bothaville in the Free State.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the biofuels industry. Biofuels are defined as combustible fuels that are derived from biomass from agricultural products. Production of biofuels in South Africa of around 130 barrels per day contributes some 0.1% of estimated world production, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The majority of this is ethanol, produced from sugar cane and by one dominant player at present. The sugar industry as a whole creates 79,000 direct jobs, which is around 11% of the total agricultural workforce and indirect employment is estimated at 350,000 jobs. The biodiesel sector employs only around 200 people at present, not all of them involved directly in the process. The contribution by biofuels to foreign revenues is negligible at under R500m at today’s fuel prices. Environmental concerns have underpinned the development of sustainable, renewable energy sources. Concerns over security of oil supplies and higher oil prices added further impetus to growth in the industry. Major nations have mandated targets stipulating renewable content of fuels. Most of the mandates come from Europe where the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) has specified a 5-7.5% renewable content by 2020. Global demand will in the future be driven by targets in other parts of the world. In South Africa delays in finalising biofuels policies have hampered investment in the industry.

    Strengths

    • It has the potential to create employment, especially in rural areas.
    • It is environmentally-friendly, utilising waste to produce fuel.
    • Pending legislation is positive for the industry.
    • The industry is sustainable as it uses renewable resources.

    Weaknesses

    • High cost of feedstock and capital investment.
    • Potential threat to food stock.
    • The government’s delay with the blending mandate legislation.
    • Water scarcity and potential of drought.

    Opportunities

    • Government support for the industry.
    • Mandated levels of biofuels in export markets such as Europe which have less land available for crops.

    Threats

    • Consumer resistance to the blending of biofuels.
    • Less expensive oil prices.
    • Potential greater sourcing of shale gas for conversion into fuel.

    Outlook

    Worldwide the biofuels industry is struggling to compete in an environment of falling fossil fuel prices. In South Africa, support for the biofuels industry was initially instigated as a way to reduce reliance on oil imports. However, falling global oil prices have negated the need to some extent. The future of the industry depends on governmental clarity going forward.

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    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
    2.2. Geographic Position 5
    3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
    4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 8
    4.1. Local 8
    4.1.1. Regulations 9
    4.1.2. Black Economic Empowerment 11
    4.2. Continental 11
    4.3. International 13
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 15
    5.1. Economic Environment 15
    5.2. Input Costs 15
    5.3. Labour Resources 16
    5.4. Government Policy 17
    5.5. Environmental Concerns 17
    6. COMPETITION 18
    6.1. Barriers to entry 18
    6.2. Innovation 18
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 20
    8. OUTLOOK 20
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 20
    10. REFERENCES 21
    10.1. Publications 21
    10.2. Websites 21
    COMPANY PROFILES 22
    FIRST IN SPEC BIOFUELS LTD 22
    ILLOVO SUGAR LTD 23
    MABELE FUELS (RF) (PTY) LTD 27
    MR DA MELROSE 29
    TONGAAT HULETT LTD 31

    Report Coverage

    The Manufacture of Petroleum and Lubricants focuses on the current state of the domestic industry, the challenges it faces and government attempts to support the sector. The report also profiles 38 industry players, including national oil company PetroSA that employs 1,681 people, and multinational subsidiary BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd which is involved in the wholesale and retail of petrol, the blending of lubricants and the production of LPG.

    Introduction

    This report focuses on the liquid fuels sector of the South African economy which contributes around 3% to the GDP of the country and has R94bn in assets. Of the country’s six ageing refineries, four produce refined petroleum products from imported crude oil, while the remaining two produce liquid fuels synthetically via the Fischer-Tropsch process. As they are all manufacturing at capacity, 20% of the country’s refined petroleum product needs had to be imported in 2013. Analysts confirm that two large investment decisions need to be made in the short-term: the issue of technology and its impact on the environment, and secondly the issue of burgeoning demand and the inability of the refineries to meet this demand. Both issues are expensive.

    Strengths

    • Government support for the sector in Operation Phakisa, part of the NDP.
    • Strong associations representing stakeholders.
    • The domestic liquid fuels sector is world class and is operated by most of the world’s largest multinational corporations.
    • The logistics of this sector adequately provides fuel and lubricants across the wide expanse of South Africa and its closest neighbouring countries.
    • This sector provides fuel and lubricants which meet international specifications in terms of quality and safety.

    Weaknesses

    • A refinery is capital-intensive and carries high fixed costs and it must therefore be run at high capacity to cover these costs.
    • All refineries are operating at full capacity and more and more imports are necessary.
    • LPG sales are limited by supply as it is a by-product of the refining process and there is a shortage of import facilities.
    • The newest crude oil refinery was built 40 years ago and the oldest 60 years ago.
    • The refineries are environmentally backward and there is haggling over who needs to pick up the bill to meet world class health and environmental standards.

    Opportunities

    • Crude oil prices have halved, which could lead to more petroleum product consumption and efficiency.
    • Ensuring foreign oil and gas companies use South Africa as a base for serving their oil and gas operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
    • Investment in refining and/or import facilities.
    • New sources of gas from the Karoo now that regulation regarding fracking has been approved.
    • Oil multinationals are divesting of pieces of their businesses allowing local/BEE companies to enter the oil arena.

    Threats

    • The introduction of regulations that minimise the appeal of investment in the sector.
    • The use of bio-fuels is likely to increase in the next 20 to 30 years.
    • There is an unwillingness to invest among established players.
    • Volatility of the rand.

    Outlook

    The Oil & Gas Industry in South Africa is at a cross roads and needs further investment. However, it is clear that investment is dependent on South Africa having a stable and fair regulatory framework as well as a favourable tax regime for companies in the sector. Although some progress has been made in this regard, stakeholders mentioned the uncertainty and a lack of clarity that still exist. An encouraging development is the possibility that oil and gas legislation will be excluded from the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act Amendment Bill because of the unique challenges facing this industry. There are also prospects for South Africa to position itself as a regional hub for the oil and gas industry, promoting its location as ideal for foreign companies to service their operations in sub-Saharan Africa which expects economic growth of 4.5% in 2015 and 5.1% in 2016.

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    Table of Contents

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    PAGE
    1. INTRODUCTION 1
    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
    2.1. Petroleum Industry Value Chain 2
    2.2. Geographic Position of the Petroleum Industry 4
    3. SIZE OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY 5
    4. STATE OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY 10
    4.1. Local 10
    4.1.1. Corporate Actions 13
    4.1.2. Regulations 13
    4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 16
    4.2. Continental 17
    4.3. International 18
    5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 22
    5.1. Government Intervention 22
    5.2. Labour 22
    5.3. Economic Environment 23
    5.4. Environmental Concerns 24
    6. COMPETITION 25
    6.1. Barriers to Entry 26
    6.2. Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 26
    7. SWOT ANALYSIS 27
    8. OUTLOOK 28
    9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 28
    9.1. Publications 28
    9.2. Websites 29
    APPENDIX 1 30
    New RAS Methodologies 30
    ORGANOGRAM 35
    COMPANY PROFILES 39
    AEMCOR SUPPLY AND TRADING (PTY) LTD 39
    AFRIC OIL (PTY) LTD 41
    ALTIVEX 529 (PTY) LTD 43
    ASHLAND SPECIALTIES SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 44
    BAHLALOGA TECHNOLOGY'S CC 46
    BLENDCOR (PTY) LTD 47
    BLENDRITE CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD 49
    BLUE CHIP LUBRICANTS (PTY) LTD 51
    BP SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 53
    BRENT OIL (PTY) LTD 55
    CAMEL FUELS (PTY) LTD 57
    CHEVRON SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 59
    DEOJAY PETROLEUM KZN (PTY) LTD 62
    EASIGAS (PTY) LTD 64
    ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD 67
    FUCHS LUBRICANTS (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD 70
    GERM AFRICA (PTY) LTD 72
    GULFSTREAM ENERGY (PTY) LTD 74
    H&R SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 76
    INDY OIL SA (PTY) LTD 78
    KAYA GAS (PTY) LTD 80
    KZN OILS (PTY) LTD 82
    MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 84
    MOTOLUBE (PTY) LTD 86
    NATIONAL PETROLEUM REFINERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 88
    ORYX OIL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 90
    PETROLEUM MARKETING ORGANIZATION (PTY) LTD 92
    PETROLEUM OIL AND GAS CORPORATION OF SA (SOC) LTD (THE) 94
    PISTON POWER CHEMICALS CC 98
    ROYALE ENERGY (PTY) LTD 100
    SASOL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 102
    SHELL SOUTH AFRICA REFINING (PTY) LTD 107
    SHELL AND BP SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM REFINERIES (PTY) LTD 109
    SPANJAARD LTD 112
    TOSAS (PTY) LTD 115
    TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD 117
    TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD 119
    TUNICA TRADING 59 (PTY) LTD 121

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