VIVO ENERGY BRINGS SHELL LUBRICANTS BACK TO TANZANIA

From left; Vivo Energy Tanzania’s Country Sales Manager - Shaaban Kayungilo, Vivo Enery’s HSSEQ Implementer - Mnira Mtei, TATOA Director - Rahim Dossa, Guest of Honour Kemilembe - Kafanabo, Vivo Energy Managing Director - Khady Sene and Vivo Energy’s Technical Manager - Fred Omondi at the launch of Shell Lubricants in Tanzania recently.

Vivo Energy Tanzania’s Managing Director - Khady Sene speaks during the launch of Shell Lubricants in Dar es Salaam recently.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 10th November 2021 - Vivo Energy, the Pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell lubricants and Engen-branded fuels, has officially launched Shell lubricants in the Tanzanian market.

During the launch Kemilembe Kafanabo Commercial Manager – Petroleum at Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) commended Vivo Energy Tanzania’s efforts for making available and distributing of the high quality products that are beneficial to the public and community aiming not only to increasing the performance of vehicles and other machineries but also it safeguards the environment by using natural gas in production of lubricants that are good for the environment and vehicles.

Also , Commenting on the day of the launch, Mrs. Khady Sene, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Tanzania said ‘In line with our goal to be the most respected energy business in Africa, we are committed to delivering high quality products in the country. This is why we have chosen to partner with the world’s number one lubricant company in the world - Shell.

For most of the twentieth century, Shell has been one of the most recognized brands in the world. Decades of effort have gone into establishing our brand’s reputation for quality products and services customers can trust. Today, Shell is the number one global lubricant supplier, delivering market-leading lubricants to customers in over 100 countries. Shell lubricants bring world-class technological insights to its products, offering the best formulations for vehicles.

Vivo Energy’s Central Technical Manager, Fred Omondi went further to explain and said Shell Lubricants offer African customers the same high levels of engine protection, performance and efficiency found elsewhere’ In Tanzania we offer three sub-brands, Shell Rimula for truck heavy-duty engines, Shell Helix for passenger cars and Shell Advance for motorcycle engines.

“As EWURA, we are keen to see that lubricants that are distributed in the country meet the specified standards. By doing so, we protect the interest of both consumers and efficient suppliers. To ensure products that are distributed meet the required standards, EWURA is planning to start registering all lubricants that are distributed in the country.This also includes registering Vivo that has been authorized to distribute Shell lubricants” said the Commercial Manager for EWURA- Kemilembe Kafanabo.

She added “These measures are expected to curb distribution of counterfeits in the country”

It was stated that EWURA is ready to work hand in hand with operators including Vivo Energy to further improve the lubricant business environment and ensure that the community investments are protected while also ensuring that consumers have access to products that meet the required standards.

Vivo Energy Tanzania is proud to offer the very best of Shell’s products in the country. These include Shell’s high quality lubricants; industry-leading technological and technical expertise; and personal dedicated customer service.

Media contact:

Grace Kijo
Vivo Energy Tanzania Limited
+255754711460
Grace.Kijo@vivoenergy.com

Notes to editors:

Vivo Energy operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East and Southern Africa. The Group has a network of over 2,400 service stations in 23 countries operating under the Shell and Engen brands and exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, shops, restaurants and other non-fuel services. It provides fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and solar energy solutions to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, mining, construction, power, transport, wholesalers and manufacturing. The Company employs around 2,700 people, has access to over 1,000,000 cubic metres of fuel storage capacity and has a joint venture, Shell and Vivo Lubricants B.V., that sources, blends, packages and supplies Shell-branded lubricants.

Vivo Energy plc has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a member of the FTSE 250 index, with a secondary inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

For more information about Vivo Energy, please visit www.vivoenergy.com