Masana Energy Solutions Mining Brochure

5. bpSA’s 50.5% shareholding in Masana provides us with bpSA’s capabilities and resources. In terms of security of supply, bpSA owns 50% of the Sapref refinery and 50% of the Blendcor lubricants manufacturing plant. Sapref is the largest refinery in Southern Africa, producing a quarter of South Africa’s current demand. Blendcor is the largest lubes and grease manufacturing plant in the Southern Hemisphere. In addition to bpSA’s significant trading capabilities for the importation of products, bpSA has an extensive supply chain network consisting of ships, pipelines, rails, Our team of technical specialists, many of whom have 10 or more years’ experience with mining, have a thorough understanding of fuels & lubrication requirements, both from a hydrocarbon supplier perspective and end-user perspective, and trusted quality support on: roads and storage terminals. Therefore, bpSA gives assurance that they have the ability to fulfil Masana’s fuel supply and mining lubricants’ supply requirements for their existing and future customers. • Product selection for harsh and difficult applications • Hydrocarbon technical training requirements • Compatibility of products • Application equipment • Lubricant usage and working capital management • Health and safety compliance and continuous improvement • Minimising environmental impact through waste elimination and recycling • Hydrocarbon fluid cleanliness • Sample testing and condition monitoring • Inspections • Energy efficiency • Measurement & Verification • R&D and Innovation • Fuels testing through bp GFT centre in Kyalami RELIABLE FUEL AND LUBRICANT SUPPLY TECHNICAL AND ON-SITE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Technical Services