Vivo Energy Namibia continues its aggressive expansion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) business in the country with the launch of the ShellGas brand in Namibia and the opening of a new LPG filling plant in Tsumeb.
The developments follow the rollout of GasIt distribution points at Shell and Engen service stations across the country. Vivo Energy Namibia operates 75 Shell and 58 Engen service stations nationwide. The LPG business was acquired in 2023 as part of the company’s strategy to diversify its energy offerings.
Vivo Namibia described the soft launch of ShellGas as “a significant milestone in Vivo Energy’s commitment to expanding its LPG offering under the trusted Shell brand; and reaffirming the company’s intent to make cleaner, safer, and more accessible energy available to more Namibians.”
The launch coincided with the official opening of the new LPG filling plant in Tsumeb.
According to Hans Paulsen, Executive Vice President: East at Vivo Energy Group, construction began in 2024 as part of an investment to promote LPG as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels, supporting Africa’s energy transition.
“Vivo Energy Namibia, the exclusive marketer and distributor of Shell-branded petroleum products in the country, today officially opened its new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Filling Plant in Tsumeb,” Paulsen said.
The Tsumeb facility includes a 114m³ LPG storage tank, a semi-automatic cylinder filling system, and bulk truck loading and offloading infrastructure. It is designed to serve as a key supply hub for northern Namibia through a robust distribution network.
“We recognise the critical role that LPG plays in Africa’s energy transition. It is a cleaner and safer alternative to traditional fuels such as wood, charcoal, and paraffin, contributing significantly to the reduction of CO₂ emissions while improving access to energy for both households and businesses,” Paulsen added.
Vivo Energy Namibia, established in October 2012, markets and distributes Shell-branded fuels and lubricants. The Shell brand has been present in Namibia since 1975. The company has a fuel storage capacity of 7,718 cubic metres and operates service stations offering Shell Cards and convenience retail outlets.
