Marine fuel supplier Global Fuel Supply and its partner Blue Energy Partners have opened a new office in Cape Town as part of an expansion of their operations across Africa.
The companies said the move will support their marine fuels and offshore energy activities in the region and build on existing physical supply operations in Angola.
“The opening of our Cape Town office is a key milestone in our African expansion strategy and a natural development alongside our established physical supply operations in Angola,” said Lamin Bara, Chief Commercial Officer. “Africa continues to play an increasingly important role in global trade and marine energy activities, and a presence in South Africa allows us to scale our capabilities across the continent.”
The South African office’s first hire is Jacqui Taylor, who has joined as Senior Fuel Supplier.
The companies said she brings 25 years of experience in offshore logistics, vessel operations, voyage planning and regulatory compliance, including work on drilling rig relocations, offshore assets and platform supply vessels.
“With strong access to regional suppliers and Jacqui’s deep experience in African marine energy operations, we are well positioned to support our global customer base with reliable, tailored marine logistics solutions throughout Africa,” Bara added.
“Establishing a permanent office in South Africa is an important step for the business,” Taylor said. “It allows us to be closer to our customers and operations, understand local requirements in detail, and manage risks more effectively. I’m looking forward to building a strong local operation that delivers consistent, reliable support to our customers in the region.”
Camilla Marie Christensen, Trading Director, said the new hub would strengthen service levels for customers in Southern Africa.
“With the opening of our Cape Town office, we are significantly strengthening our ability to support customers in the region. Closer proximity enables faster execution, and tighter operational control. Jacqui’s hands-on experience and local oversight provide our customers with confidence and security when placing orders with us. This presence ensures optimal coverage, efficient logistics, and a consistently high level of service across Southern Africa.”
