The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa was established in 1994 under the auspices of former president Nelson Mandela to represent the collective interests of the South African liquid fuels industry and to usher South Africa’s vital liquid fuels industry into a new democratic era.
Seelan Naidoo, Chief Executive Officer of Engen Petroleum Limited is the Chairperson of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa for the year 2024 – 2025.
He is the 26th industry leader to chair the association since its establishment in July 1994.
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa opened its membership in 2012 to accommodate both existing and potential marketers in the petroleum and refinery market. Membership is available to companies participating in the refining and marketing of petroleum products.
The oil industry is divided into upstream and downstream activities. Upstream refers to the exploration and production of crude oil. Downstream refers to the refining, transportation and marketing of end-user products.
The petrol retail price is regulated by government and changed every month on the first Wednesday of the month.
Under the threat from international oil sanctions in the past, the liquid fuel industry was losing less governmental intervention and regulation.
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa takes pride in proactively engaging with key stakeholders, providing research information, expert advice and communicating the industry’s views.
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Welcome to the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa. The Association champions the interests of the South African fuels industry, representing a diverse range of energy sources that power transportation.
The Association plays a strategic role in addressing common issues related to the production, distribution, and marketing of fuel products. We are committed to promoting environmental progress and inclusive socio-economic growth within the industry.
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa achieves this by actively engaging with key stakeholders, providing research and expert advice, and communicating the industry’s views to the government, the public, and the media.
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February 2022, Johannesburg – The fuel price structure has been the topic of public conversation in recent months. The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) explains the mechanics of how fuel prices are determined and what influences the cost at the pump for consumers.
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SAPIA was established in 1994 under the auspices of former president Nelson Mandela to represent the collective interests of the South African liquid fuels industry and to usher South Africa’s vital liquid fuels industry into a new democratic era.
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SAPIA opened its membership in 2012 to accommodate both existing and potential marketers in the petroleum and refinery market. Membership is available to companies participating in the refining and marketing of petroleum products.
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The petrol retail price is regulated by government and changed every month on the first Wednesday of the month. The calculation of the new price is done by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE). The petrol pump price is composed of a number of price elements and these can be divided into international and domestic elements.
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Fuels Industry Association of South Africa Says New Name Will Bring Strategic Evolution To Industry
Johannesburg, Monday, 09 September 2024 – The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (formerly known as the South African Petroleum Industry Association) announced a transformative milestone: the rebranding of its organisation to the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa at their anniversary conference on the 11 July 2024. This strategic evolution reflects the associations commitment to shaping a dynamic and sustainable energy future for the fuels industry.
“The shift from SAPIA to the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa signifies more than a name change; it represents a pivotal moment, an evolution that will stretch our reach into different types of energy mobility—existing and future fuels alike. We wish to extend beyond the present, to be a part of the architects of the energy landscape that will drive South Africa forward and provide inclusive energy solutions,” said Avhapfani Tshifularo, Executive Director, Fuels Industry Association of South Africa.
“In our rebranding efforts, we are pledging, as the industry association, to be active participants in dialogue and implementation processes that advance, low-carbon fuels. By doing so, we aim to contribute to secure and sustainable energy futures for transport and mobility.
“The rationale for the rebranding is a response to urgent imperatives, such as improving ambient air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport, and aligning with South Africa’s net-zero objective by 2050. Our rebranding is not just symbolic; it’s a call to action,” he adds.
Speaking at a media round table hosted in Rosebank, Gauteng, which was attended by various media houses, Tshifularo noted that the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa’s advocacy would extend beyond petroleum, in efforts to contribute to securing South Africa’s energy future.
“Every fuel type has a place in South Africa’s future. Our rebranding reflects a commitment—an invitation—for all transport energy sources to thrive. As the association that currently represents the collective interests of the petroleum industry, the interests of the energy and mobility sector are ones that we felt would be better accommodated in an association whose historical policy and legislative framework within the democratic dispensation has consistently centred around energy, as well as transport and mobility. This positioning speaks to the changes that we are currently experiencing in the mobility landscape, and those we anticipate in the future,” he concluded.
