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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 transformation roadmap is defined through the 1998 Energy White Paper , Liquid Fuels Charter, Codes of Good Practice for BEE and the B-BBEE Act of 2003.
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa’s Human Resource Development Strategy ensures the sustainability of skills in the industry and supports the achievement of the LFC’s human resource transformation objectives.
Over the course of the past 30 years, pollution control experts around the world have come to realise that cleaner fuels are a critical component of an effective clean air strategy.
Security of supply refers to the development of supply chain solutions to South Africa’s liquid fuels supply challenges, management of liquid fuels demand and emergency response as identified in government’s 2007 Energy Security Master Plan.
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has broadened its environmental scope to include health, safety and security. This integrated approach is essential in ensuring sustainability of operations by minimising risk to people, environment, assets and reputation.
The liquid fuels industry in South Africa is highly regulated. Currently there are licensing requirements and regulations pertaining to, among other things.
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa recognises the responsibility to transition towards a low carbon economy within a time frame that limits global average warming to well below 20 C above pre-industrial limits.
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.
For Media queries, please contact
Head Communication: Phila Mzamo
Mobile: 066 423 2319
Email: communication@fuelsindustry.org.za
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