Also known as: Puma Energy Zambia
Fuel supplier operating in Namibia with a five-year logistics partnership to transport fuel from Walvis Bay to Zambia.
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The Namibian
Puma Energy sponsored the Swakopmund rally
“Bartsch thanks sponsors like Puma Energy, Ford and EPC, while also expressing appreciation to the officials and marshals for their vital roles during the day.”
Swakop rally records tight finishesThe Namibian
Puma Energy signed five-year fuel logistics partnership with BHL Group
“ZAMBIA'S leading oil marketing company, Puma Energy, and the BHL Group, the largest hauler of copper exports from Zambia, have forged a five-year fuel logistics partnership to ensure the optimal transport of fuel within that country.”
Puma Energy, BHL sign fuel transport dealNew Era
Puma Energy Zambia signed strategic five-year fuel logistics agreement with BHL Group
“Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a strategic five-year fuel logistics agreement that is set to reshape energy supply chains and strengthen the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor, one of southern Africa's most critical commercial arteries.”
Puma Energy, BHL Group seal fuel logistics deal …collaboration strengthens Zambia-Namibia trade corridorThe Namibian
Puma Energy denies supplying Botswana and Namibian market with substandard fuel
“The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) and oil supplier Puma are denying allegations of supplying Botswana and the Namibian market with substandard fuel.”
Namcor and Puma Energy deny supplying substandard fuel after Botswana quality concernsThe Namibian
Puma Energy Namibia general manager Adell Samuelson says Puma Energy has robust fuel quality control processes in place
“Puma Energy has robust fuel quality control processes in place, including routine testing at key points in the supply chain, to ensure the fuel we supply is safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory specifications.”
Namcor and Puma Energy deny supplying substandard fuel after Botswana quality concernsNamibia has selected a TotalEnergies-led group to supply bulk petrol and diesel for three months from November to January, covering approximately 345 million litres with expected savings of about N$220.5 million through an average discount of 63.85 cents per litre.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has selected a TotalEnergies-led group to supply bulk petrol and diesel for three months from November to January, covering approximately 345 million litres with expected savings of about N$220.5 million through an average discount of 63.85 cents per litre.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Airports Company announced that aviation fuel supply at Hosea Kutako International Airport has returned to normal levels following a quality check, after contaminated jet fuel from Vivo Energy Namibia caused a shortage that forced some long-haul flights to reroute to Angola in mid-August 2026. Fuel suppliers VEN and PUMA Energy have confirmed sufficient Jet A-1 fuel quantities to meet regular demand without requiring fuel stopovers.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Energy minister Modestus Amutse told parliament that international oil trader Vitol was selected to supply fuel to Namibia for three months because it required no government guarantees, whereas state oil company Namcor and other bidders needed guarantees the government was unwilling to provide. Vitol will supply fuel at the basic fuel price the government calculates monthly.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Mathews Hamutenya has denied having political connections to State House or involvement in the government's decision to appoint Vitol as Namibia's sole fuel supplier, though his son recently bought 52 service stations and Hamutenya is a partner in a storage facility with Vitol. The Independent Patriots for Change have linked Hamutenya to what they describe as a "conglomerate at the centre of Namibia's petroleum oil takeover."
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swakopmund national rally championship featured a close contest in the CR 3 class, with only two seconds separating first and second place as Mathys and Anja Pretorius out performed Ruan and Suelize Viviers. Most vehicles completed the rally despite technical and mechanical challenges, with Stefan Bartsch and Alexa Montagu-Freyer winning Class S1 in their first rally.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's National Oil Storage Facility, a N$6.5 billion investment in Walvis Bay designed to hold 75 million litres of fuel, is undergoing policy reforms to establish market-related tariffs and attract local entrepreneurs to its storage capacity. The facility aims to balance its role as a strategic energy buffer against global supply disruptions with expanded commercial participation and improved operational sustainability.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Competition Commission has approved NASAN Energies' acquisition of 52 Engen and Shell-branded fuel service stations from Vivo Energy Namibia, positioning the local oil marketing company as the country's third-largest fuel retailer. The company plans to rebrand the stations and prioritise local suppliers as it implements the transaction.
25 March 2026 · Informanté →
The locally owned Nasan Energies has received approval from the Namibia Competition Commission to purchase 52 fuel service stations (operating under Engen and Shell brands) from Vivo Energy Namibia. Upon completion, the company will become Namibia's third-largest fuel retailer and aims to boost local ownership in a sector historically dominated by foreign operators.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved Nasan Energies' acquisition of 52 Engen and Shell-branded service stations from Vivo Energy, positioning Nasan as the country's third-largest fuel retailer. The purchase was conditional on divestment to prevent monopolistic control, following concerns about potential connections between Nasan's co-founder Miguel Hamutenya and Vivo's parent company Vitol.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
As global oil prices surge amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Namibia's National Oil Storage Facility provides strategic defence against supply disruptions and fuel price volatility. With 75 million litres capacity and three months of strategic reserves, the facility operated by Namcor centralises fuel imports and distribution while the National Energy Fund cushions consumers from rising global prices.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Soaring international oil prices and Middle East tensions threaten to drive Namibian fuel prices to unprecedented heights in April, with the country's three-month fuel reserves and limited storage capacity posing supply challenges. Government officials and industry experts warn that while Namibia has sufficient reserves for 2–3 months, the country's infrastructure constraints and reliance on Middle Eastern oil through the Strait of Hormuz leave it vulnerable to supply disruptions, prompting authorities to explore alternative fuel sources and taxi associations to plan 10–12% fare increases.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Local energy company Nasan Energies has reached the final stages of acquiring 52 service stations from Vivo Energy and Engen Namibia, following a Namibia Competition Commission stakeholders' conference in Windhoek. Interested parties have 30 days to submit data before a final decision is made on the transaction, which would make Nasan the third-largest player in Namibia's retail fuel market.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Zambia's Puma Energy and the BHL Group have signed a five-year fuel logistics agreement to transport fuel from Walvis Bay, Namibia, to Zambian hubs, with BHL using return shipments for copper exports. The partnership aims to strengthen supply security and the Zambia-Namibia trade corridor, with deliveries beginning in March and expected capacity of three million litres monthly.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a five-year fuel logistics agreement to transport fuel from Walvis Bay to Zambian distribution hubs, with copper exports carried on return journeys. The partnership is expected to move up to three million litres of fuel per month beginning in March, strengthening the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor and improving supply security for mining and retail sectors.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Namcor and Puma Energy have denied allegations that they supplied substandard fuel to Botswana and the Namibian market, with Namcor saying its fuel meets prescribed specifications and releasing South African laboratory test results showing compliance with regulations.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →