SAPIA was established in 1994 under the auspices of former president Nelson Mandela to represent the collective interests of the South African liquid fuels industry and to usher South Africa’s vital liquid fuels industry into a new democratic era.
Hloniphizwe Mtolo, Country Chair of Shell Companies South Africa is the Chairperson of SAPIA for the year 2022 – 2023. He is the 25th industry leader to chair the association since its establishment in July 1994.
SAPIA opened its membership in 2012 to accommodate both existing and potential marketers in the petroleum and refinery market. Membership is available to companies participating in the refining and marketing of petroleum products.
The oil industry is divided into upstream and downstream activities. Upstream refers to the exploration and production of crude oil. Downstream refers to the refining, transportation and marketing of end-user products.
The petrol retail price is regulated by government and changed every month on the first Wednesday of the month.
Under the threat from international oil sanctions in the past, the liquid fuel industry was losing less governmental intervention and regulation.
The transformation roadmap is defined through the 1998 Energy White Paper , Liquid Fuels Charter, Codes of Good Practice for BEE and the B-BBEE Act of 2003.
Security of supply refers to the development of supply chain solutions to South Africa’s liquid fuels supply challenges, management of liquid fuels demand and emergency response as identified in government’s 2007 Energy Security Master Plan.
SAPIA’s Human Resource Development Strategy ensures the sustainability of skills in the industry and supports the achievement of the LFC’s human resource transformation objectives.
SAPIA has broadened its environmental scope to include health, safety and security. This integrated approach is essential in ensuring sustainability of operations by minimising risk to people, environment, assets and reputation.
Over the course of the past 30 years, pollution control experts around the world have come to realise that cleaner fuels are a critical component of an effective clean air strategy.
The liquid fuels industry in South Africa is highly regulated. Currently there are licensing requirements and regulations pertaining to, among other things.
SAPIA takes pride in proactively engaging with key stakeholders, providing research information, expert advice and communicating the industry’s views.
For Media queries, please contact
Cindy-Lee Maneveld
Head: Advocacy Engagement & Communication
066 423 2319
heac@sapia.co.za
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