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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press release
12 October 2023, Johannesburg – As part of the unwavering dedication of the South African petroleum industry to address climate change, the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) is proud to back the government-enforced Clean Fuels 2 initiative for its potential to decrease detrimental tailpipe emissions. The Clean Fuels 2 program, mandated by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) starting 1 July 2027, directs consumer sales of petrol and diesel with a maximum of 10 ppm sulphur content and imposes stricter limits on some compounds present in petrol, such as benzene, aromatics, and olefins. According to Avhapfani Tshifularo, Executive Director of the SAPIA, “The initiative is crucial for several factors like reducing tailpipe emissions and playing a role in combating climate change.”