Vivo Energy Namibia has begun rolling out GasIt distribution points at its Shell and Engen service stations across the country as it works to grow the business while increasing the availability of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Vivo Energy Namibia currently operates 75 Shell and 58 Engen service stations nationwide.
The move follows Vivo Energy Namibia’s acquisition of the GasIt business in 2023, aimed at incorporating LPG into its product portfolio. Managing Director Jaco van Rensburg confirmed the rollout, emphasizing the company’s focus on accessibility and convenience for consumers.
“We’re rolling out the supply of GasIt to all Shell and Engen stations as we speak. It’s about making sure that we can provide it to the consumer at the most convenient location,” van Rensburg told The Brief.
He highlighted ongoing investments in infrastructure, including upgrades to filling plants, to meet growing consumer demand.
“We’re obviously spending a lot of money on upgrading the filling plants. We are looking at around two plants to meet consumer demands,” he noted.
Van Rensburg added that while LPG supply is currently sourced primarily from South Africa, Vivo Energy is exploring international markets to ensure cost-effective supply options.
“We have taken over the marketing and distribution of the products, with the supply mainly coming out of South Africa, but we are also looking into international markets. The main reason for that is always to make sure that we can supply the most cost-effective solution to the consumer,” he explained.
The expansion aligns with the increasing demand for LPG nationwide and Vivo Energy’s strategy to ensure efficient delivery across Namibia.
The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) previously approved the acquisition, noting that the merger would enable Vivo Energy to strengthen its presence in the LPG market, covering both downstream retail sales and upstream bulk supply through Vitas Gas, a GasIt subsidiary.
GasIt, which has been operational since 2012, is a fully Namibian-owned business specializing in the safe and cost-effective supply of LPG to all sectors of the market.
Vivo Energy Namibia currently operates 75 Shell and 58 Engen service stations nationwide.
