Cape Verde overview
In Cape Verde, Shell branded products and services are marketed by Vivo Energy. The story of Vivo Energy is an African story, where robust demographic trends provide for dynamic and sustained growth on a continent in motion. Our business combines the power of a major brand with the flexibility of a vibrant, entrepreneurial business culture to meet a backdrop of growing demand in one of the fastest growing regions in the world. Founded in 2011, Vivo Energy is the company behind the Shell brand and now also the Engen brand in several African markets. We distribute, market and supply high quality fuels and lubricants to retail and commercial customers. We operate with a cohesive and professional team and provide direct and indirect employment to over 1,000 Cape Verdeans. Our vision is to be Africa's leading and most respected energy business.
*Annual volume measured in million litres. Data correct as at 31 December 2023.
Products and services
Diversified geographically across Africa, we have a track-record of delivering growth across our business. Diversified geographically across Africa, we have a track-record of delivering growth across our business. Our local, entrepreneurial teams are empowered by a Group structure that has the flexibility to adapt to meet local needs, while also ensuring compliance with the highest standards of governance.
- Shell Unleaded Extra
- Shell Diesel Extra

- Shell Advance Mortorcycle motor oil
- Shell Longlife Coolant
- Shell Helix Passenger car motor oil
- Shell Rimula Heavy duty motor oil
- Shell Gadus

- Shell Gaz

- Car Wash

- Shell Card
- Bank cards

- Shell Select

- Aviation
- Construction
- Road transport
- Power
- Marine
- Commercial B2B

- Shell FuelSave Unleaded
- Shell Diesel Extra

- Shell Rimula
- Shell Spirax
- Shell Longlife Coolant
- Shell Gadus
- Shell Tellus

- LPG

- Shell LubeAdvisor
- Shell LubeAnalyst
- Shell LubeMatch


Working for Vivo Energy
A business can only be as good as the individuals it employs. Vivo Energy actively seeks out people with something special. Is that you?
Investing in our communities
Our approach in Cape Verde.
We employ local people and serve local businesses and individuals. We want to create lasting social and economic benefits for these communities and earn their respect and trust.
