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Petroleum Industry Supply Chain in South Africa, 2015
An Increase in Demand for Cleaner Fuels is Forecast for South Africa
20-Jan-2017
Africa
Market Research
MC99-01-00-00-00
CM01258-AF-MR_19355
The petroleum value chain in South Africa is quite complex and is made up of many capital-intensive processes that often require costly infrastructure. Strategic management and appropriate infrastructure is vital to ensure an optimal flow throughout the petroleum supply chain. The challenge for petroleum companies is to maintain a balance between the stock of scarce products and production output in way that minimises costs and puts lesser risk on the security of supply. The South African petroleum industry, although well-defined, is gradually moving towards growing inefficiencies in its supply chain. The study focuses on the South African petroleum supply chain and evaluates its current and potential challenges. The aim of the study is to analyse the supply chain efficiency on a national level, assessing infrastructure from the transport system to refineries, as well as profiling major oil companies in South Africa that focus on the downstream refined petroleum products market and related businesses.
Key Findings
Scope
List of Acronyms
Market Definitions
Introduction—Petroleum Industry, A Global Context
The South African Market
Landscape of South African Petroleum Industry
Petroleum Supply Chain Flow Chart
South African Petroleum Industry—Upstream
South Africa’s Strategic Stock Supply
South African Petroleum Industry—Downstream
South African Petroleum Industry—Supply
South African Petroleum Industry—Transport Infrastructure
Industry Challenges
Infrastructure Limitations and Outdated Technology
High Operational Costs and Inflation
Oil Price Decline
Limited Local Supply of 50ppm Diesel
Impending Environmental Regulations
Insecurity of Supply and Access to Supply
Transport System Inefficiencies
Growth Opportunity 1—Upgrading Refining Capacity
Growth Opportunity 2—Full Product and Service Offering
Growth Opportunity 3—Optimise Raw Material Accessibility
Growth Opportunity 4—Improved Maintenance Planning at Refineries
Growth Opportunity 5—Sustainable Solutions
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Goals for an Optimal PSC
Market Share Petroleum Companies
Competitor Analysis
Aviation Fuel Sales Market Share
Competitor Analysis—Truck Stops and Service Stations
Market Share Retail Stations and Truck Stops
Competitor Analysis—Truck Stops and Service Stations
Competitor Analysis
Competitor Analysis—Retail Stations
Competitor Analysis—Shell
Shell Outlets
Competitor Analysis—Engen
Engen Outlets
Competitor Analysis—BP
BP Outlets
Competitor Analysis—Total
Total Outlets
Competitor Analysis—Caltex
Caltex Outlets
Competitor Analysis—Sasol
Sasol Outlets
Puma Energy Outlets
Scenario Analysis of Crude Price on Markets
South African Fuel Market
Insights
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- 1. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Geographic Scope, South Africa, 2015
- 2. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Flow Diagram, South Africa, 2015
- 3. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Refinery Capacity, South Africa, 2015
- 4. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Railway, Road, Pipeline Routes and Refineries, South Africa, 2015
- 5. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Transnet Pipeline Network, South Africa, 2015
- 6. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Industry Challenges, South Africa, 2016–2020
- 7. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: 10ppm and 50ppm Diesel Production Capacity in Refinery's, South Africa, 2015
- 8. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Comparison of Time Taken to Deliver Fuel From Durban to Johannesburg Using Different Modes of Transport, South Africa, 2015
- 9. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Efficiencies in Road Transport, South Africa 2015–2020
- 10. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Percentage Market Share of Highway Service Stations and Truck Stop Distribution Across National Roads, South Africa, 2015
- 11. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Key Route Positioning of Major Competitors Along Highways (Service Stations and Truck Stops), South Africa, 2015
- 12. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Overview of Fuel-branded Service Stations and Truck Stops, South Africa, 2015
- 13. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Overview of the Major Oil Companies, South Africa, 2015
- 14. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Summary of Competitors in the Fuel Retail Market, South Africa, 2015
- 15. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Regional Map Depicting Key Route Positioning of Shell Ultra Cities and Truck Stops, South Africa, 2015
- 16. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Regional Map Depicting Key Route Positioning of Engen One-Stops and Truck Stops, South Africa, 2015
- 17. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Regional Map Depicting Key Route Positioning of BP Service Stations Along Highways, South Africa, 2015
- 18. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Regional Map Depicting Key Route Positioning of Total Petroports and Truck Stops, South Africa, 2015
- 19. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Regional Map Depicting Key Route Positioning of Caltex Star Stops and Truck Stops, South Africa, 2015
- 20. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Regional Map Depicting Key Route Positioning of Sasol Service Stations Along Highways, South Africa, 2015
- 21. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Regional Map Depicting Key Route Positioning of Previously Owned Brent Oil Forecourts Now Being Rebranded by Puma Energy, South Africa,2015
- 22. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Percentage Decrease in Price of Petrol Between 2014 and Q1 2015, South Africa, 2015
- 23. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Increase in Price of Petrol and Diesel Between January and December 2015, South Africa 2015
List of Charts
- 1. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Per Cent of Crude Oil Imports by Source, South Africa, 2015
- 2. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Factors Affecting the Downstream Petroleum Supply Chain, South Africa, 2015
- 3. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Supply of Diesel, South Africa, 2014–2015
- 4. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Supply of Petrol, South Africa, 2014–2015
- 5. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Volume Forecast of Total Diesel Demand, Petrol, and Automotive Diesel, South Africa, 2013–2021
- 6. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Volume Forecast of 50ppm Diesel Demand, South Africa, 2013–2020
- 7. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Market Share Oil Companies, South Africa, 2010
- 8. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Market Share Oil Companies, South Africa, 2015
- 9. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Competitor Market Share by Product: Jet A-1, South Africa, 2015
- 10. Petroleum Industry Supply Chain: Competitor Market Share by Product: AvGas, South Africa, 2015
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