Benin Energy Storage Product Manufacturer

Storage terminal: We own one of the four oil and gas storage terminals in Benin, and by far the busiest, with access to a private deep water jetty that allows large vessels of up to 180 metres and 30,000 MT to berth. We began our presence in the country with the construction of this terminal in the coastal capital of Cotonou.

Benin sells its products mainly to France and, in smaller quantities, to the Netherlands, Korea, Japan, and India. France is Benin's leading source for imports. Benin is also a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Like for most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Benin's energy sector is largely dominated by the use of biomass-based energy sources (59.4%) (Tableau de Bord de l'Energie au Bénin, 2005), followed by petroleum products (38.4%) and, to a lesser degree, electricity (2.2%).

Smaller businesses are privately owned by Beninese citizens, but some firms are foreign owned, primarily French and Lebanese. The private commercial and agricultural sectors remain the principal contributors to growth. Since the transition to a democratic government in 1990, Benin has undergone an economic recovery.

We began our presence in the country with the construction of this terminal in the coastal capital of Cotonou. Since this modern facility opened in 1999, it has managed the transit of oil products not only to Benin, but also to customers in surrounding seaborne and landlocked countries, including Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Togo.

We also leverage Benin's strategic position as a commercial hub to serve the energy needs of neighbouring countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Togo.