Puma Energy and Hass Petroleum Group have announced a new lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), expanding their footprint in Central Africa’s downstream energy market.
The agreement was signed at the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, underscoring the strategic importance of the mining and industrial sectors to the deal. Under the partnership, Hass Petroleum will distribute Puma Energy’s lubricant products across the DRC.
The collaboration marks the introduction of Puma Energy’s lubricant portfolio into the Congolese market through Hass Group’s established distribution network. Industry observers say the move positions both companies to tap into growing demand for high-performance lubricants in mining, transport and industrial operations within the country.
The DRC remains one of Africa’s most resource-rich economies, with a strong mining sector driving demand for fuel and lubricant solutions. Reliable supply chains and product quality are seen as critical to supporting operational efficiency in heavy industry.
Puma Energy, a global downstream energy company, has been expanding its presence across African markets through partnerships and infrastructure investments. Hass Petroleum, a major oil marketing company operating across several African countries, brings regional expertise and established logistics capabilities to the venture.
Executives from both companies described the agreement as a strategic step aimed at strengthening market access, enhancing product availability and supporting industrial growth in the DRC.
Energy sector analysts note that partnerships of this nature reflect a broader trend of collaboration among African energy firms to optimise distribution networks and improve competitiveness in emerging markets.
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