Engen expands into Africa

21 November 2008 - 02:00
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Engen is accelerating into Africa despite wars, high-seas piracy and the global economic crisis - and the company is also preparing for a post-petrol world. Wayne Hartmann, general manager of international business development at the petroleum products firm, announced yesterday that Engen had bought Total's operations in Rwanda, Burundi and Guinea Bissau, giving it a presence in 17 African countries. - Anton Ferreira

Engen is accelerating into Africa despite wars, high-seas piracy and the global economic crisis - and the company is also preparing for a post-petrol world. Wayne Hartmann, general manager of international business development at the petroleum products firm, announced yesterday that Engen had bought Total's operations in Rwanda, Burundi and Guinea Bissau, giving it a presence in 17 African countries. - Anton Ferreira