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About Us

OLA Energy’s core values are firmly rooted in Africa. Our presence in 17 African countries makes us a prominent member of the communities where we operate, contributing to their economic and social development, and therefore to that of the continent as a whole. Loyal to our African origins, OLA Energy strives to be a responsible African Group, operating in accordance with key African ethical values; integrity; honesty and equity.

Over the years, OLA Energy became a major player in Africa employing over 1,500 diverse employees, generating an estimate of 20,000 indirect jobs in the countries of operations and visited by up to 250,000 customers per day. With over 1,200 service stations, 8 blending plants over 60 fuel terminals and presence in over 50 Airports across Africa, we are proud to maintain and to expand our reach in the African Continent.

Vision

To be the downstream marketer of choice in shaping African energy and empowering African born prosperity.

Mission

Delighting our customers by delivering high quality products and services through energized teams and valuable partnerships, driving growth and ensuring good returns for all stakeholders.

Values

Safety & Health
Service Excellence
Commitment to quality
Social Responsibility
Pursuing Excellence

History

1993
Start of investments in Africa

Tamoil starts downstream business in Egypt as a part of Oilinvest, a European based holding

2000
Decision to have a footprint in Africa

Incorporation of Tamoil Chad S.A., Tamoil Niger S.A., Tamoil Mali S.A. and Tamoil Burkina S.A. Acquisition of Shell Eritrea

Incorporation of Tamoil Africa Holdings Limited in Malta to encompass all Oilinvest activities in Africa

2008
Expansion through acquisition

Acquisition of 5 Shell affiliates in Niger, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan

Acquisition of 9 ExxonMobil affiliates in Niger, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Cameroon, Kenya, Reunion, Tunisia and Morocco

Incorporation of Libya Oil Holdings Ltd

Now
Other activities

Acquisition of Joint Oil and Altube

Shareholding in Circle Oil, AIC