Top 8 Importers of Petroleum in Rwanda

The KenolKobil Group is Africa’s fastest growing indigenous oil marketing conglomerate with an expansive investment portfolio spanning the entire Eastern, Central and Southern parts of the African continent. The Group consists of subsidiaries in eight African countries outside Kenya (Head Office) including; Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Ethiopia and Burundi.
As a growing pan African oil marketing company, we have perfected our business in the downstream sourcing and marketing of petroleum. We trade in both crude and refined petroleum products which include motor fuels, industrial oils, LPG, aviation fuels, lubricants and various other specialist oils. We are a top importer and have been expanding our range products.
KenolKobil Limited has grown tremendously to become one of Africa’s leading corporate brands. Our unique business model has seen the Company rapidly expand into new markets to its current status as a cited African business success story.

The Rwanda Energy Group (REG) was incorporated to expand, maintain and operate the energy infrastructure in the Country through its two subsidiaries the Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL) and the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL). The object of creating these subsidiaries amongst others was to ensure focused attention to enhancing efficiency in utility operations on one hand and ensure more timely and cost efficient implementation of development projects on the other.
The Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) and its two subsidiaries; The Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL) and The Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) entrusted with energy development and utility service delivery while the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) has the mandate to develop and operate water and sanitation infrastructure and deliver related services in the country.

BP is one of the world’s leading international oil and gas companies. We provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging. In Southern Africa BP operates in three countries: Angola, South Africa, Rwanda and Mozambique.
Africa’s net exports fall significantly even as production rises, due to its own consumption growing strongly; renewables become the largest source of power generation in 2040
By fuel and on a Mtoe basis, gas (+167 Mtoe), renewables (+156 Mtoe) and oil (+149 Mtoe) grow the most over the outlook.
Oil remains the leading fuel, accounting for 34% of African energy consumption by 2040, down from 44% today. Renewables (16% in 2040) gain considerable market share while coal loses significant share, accounting for 13% of energy use in 2040, down from 21% in 2017.

SOCIETE PETROLIERE Ltd (SP) is a limited liability private company incorporated in the Republic of Rwanda for the importation and distribution of petroleum products. The company originated way back in 1967 as Fina Rwanda. In 1985 merged with BP to create BP Fina Rwanda. In 1998 the company was bought by Engen and the latter was sold to Sakirwa Petroleum S.A in 2001. In 2007, Sakirwa Petroleum changed its name to Societe Petroliere SARL (with SP as its Brand) following a change in its shareholding structure.
The range of products handled include: – Automotive Gas Oil (AGO or Diesel), Premium Motor Spirit (PMS or Petrol), Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK), JET A1, Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Lubricating Oils and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Our monthly fuel volume turnover is currently at 11 million litres. We are the leading local oil company in sales volume both in Retail and Commercial channels and second in terms of retail stations network footprint. We have 42 retail stations spread across Rwanda.
Within Rwanda, the company owns its own LP Gas filling Plant at Gikondo Industrial Area and has the largest gas market share in the country.

22 glorious years in the domain of importing, distributing and marketing Petroleum Products across East and Central Africa-such are the credentials of OILCOM Tanzania Limited. The company came into existence on 26th July 1990 and since then, began a new chapter of success, service and excellence in the trade of Oil & Petroleum Products. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, the main port and commercial capital of Tanzania, the company has taken huge strides towards expansion in neighboring countries of Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Although, Oil & Petroleum Products are our forte, our ambit is not restricted to these products only. There are a host of services that we have been successfully rendering for past 22 years and, this is something that makes us very proud. We have set up in access of 72 high tech service stations for our retail customers.

We are a private Limited Company registered in Uganda. The company has fully established its LPG facilities and business premises in Kampala. The company is owned by Ali Mohamed Elhassan Abbarci, With 24 years of experience in distribution of petroleum products and execution of LPG Gas in African Countries namely Sudan, South Sudan, Rwanda and now in Uganda.
Is a Sudanese Private Company registered according to Sudanese Companies Law issued in the year 1925. The Company has been established in the 1993, under the name of Abbarci Gas.
In the year 1998, the Company name has been changed to Abbarci Petroleum Marketing Company Ltd. to correspond with the Company activities in distribution of other petroleum products such as Diesel, Gasoline and Fuel Oil beside LPG. In the year 2002, the Company built storage tanks and loading facilities for Diesel and Gasoline at the main depot of the Company at El Geilly near Khartoum Refinery.

Founded in 2010 by AOG, we have inherited a valuable heritage in the oil exploration and production business and benefit from a world-class team. We all share the keen entrepreneurial spirit and operating principles of our founder, Jean Claude Gandur.
Geographically, we have focused on Africa and the Middle East where we have strong relationships and an excellent reputation. We have acquired interests in seven license areas since our founding and have an ambitious exploration and appraisal programme and growth strategy.
We are implementing an ambitious exploration and appraisal drilling program across our license areas designed to achieve our vision.

Mount Meru Group is one of the largest business groups with a vision to be positioned as one of the largest corporate houses in East and central Africa. Established in 1978, the group has grown from a small trading enterprise to a leading player in Petroleum Products, Edible Oil and Logistics. The Company’s main line of business has been importation and distribution of petroleum products and branded cooking oil to its customers. Group activities are located in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Mozambique and Ivory coast.
The group is professionally managed by competent personnel on board. We lay great emphasis on practicing fair trade policies and maintaining a high ethical standard within the company.