Oman Oil Marketing Company has announced the availability of its lube products, Omani Lubricants, in Kenya. The lubricants will be distributed in Kenya by Hass Petroleum.
David Kalife, CEO of Oman Oil Marketing Company said, “A key component in our growth strategy moving forward is focused on identifying new business leads and expanding the geographical reach of our products beyond Oman’s borders. We are confident that this partnership with Hass Petroleum will not only reinforce the trade relations between the Sultanate and Kenya but also help establish new streams of collaboration between the two nations and other neighboring countries.”
Issa Sheikh Mohamed, CEO of Hass Petroleum Group said, “The Kenyan lubricants market is valued at about USD 180 million to our economy annually, most of this, noticeably coming in from the transport and industrial sectors. This partnership will cement Hass petroleum group’s stake in this lucrative market by providing unique additive formulations for excellent engine protection recommended by major equipment manufacturers of modern personal and commercial vehicles now common in our market.”
Omani Lubricants are sold in the Middles East, North Africa and Indian sub-continent including Bahrain, Yemen, Ethiopia and Bangladesh. The company plans to expand in East Africa to Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.