Accra – 5^th October, 2024:  Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributors and marketers of Shell branded products, including high-quality fuels and lubricants, has officially opened its latest Shell service station in Pantang in the Greater Accra region.

The grand opening was attended by dignitaries, including the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, Jean-Michel Arlandis, the Chief of Pantang, Nii Kotey Afutu Brempong III and a representative of the Ghana Police, Chief Inspector Adjetey Annag. Each shared speeches and remarks that underscored the importance of the new facility to the community and beyond.

The new Shell Pantang service station offers three key services developed to meet the diverse needs of customers. These include Shell's trusted high-quality fuels - designed to keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently, offering both value and quality, a fully stocked convenience shop (Shell Select) - that gives customers access to a wide range of products including essentials and unexpected delights, and EZ Laundry services to provide additional convenience to motorists and the wider public.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Jean-Michel Arlandis, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana expressed pride in the company’s commitment to expanding access to Shell’s top-tier energy solutions and convenience services for Ghanaians. “The opening of this Shell service station marks another milestone in our journey to deliver not only quality fuels but also innovative services that makes everyday life easier for our customers while creating job opportunities within the community we operate,” he said.

The Chief of Pantang, Nii Kotey Afutu Brempong III commended Vivo Energy Ghana for investing in the community, noting that the station will enhance economic activity and provide jobs to the youth. He expressed gratitude for the company's contribution to local development and welcomed the new services as a much-needed addition to the community’s growth.

The new Shell station at Pantang is part of Vivo Energy Ghana’s broader strategy to ensure that Ghanaians have greater access to its trusted services across the country. With this addition, Vivo Energy Ghana continues its mission to make quality fuel and customer-focused services more accessible, ultimately supporting Ghana’s transportation sector and community development.

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Media contact:
Shirley Tony Kum
Corporate Communications Manager
Vivo Energy Ghana
+ 233 540 116 600

Notes to editors:

Vivo Energy Ghana

With a vision to become Africa’s most respected energy business Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants was established in 2013. The Shell brand has been in Ghana since1928. Vivo Energy Ghana has a fuels storage capacity of 11,000m³ and 232 service stations, with many offerings Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.

Vivo Energy

The Vivo Energy Group operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East and Southern Africa. The extended Group has a network of over 3,900 service stations in 28 markets operating under the Engen and Shell brands and exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card services, convenience stores, restaurants, and other non-fuel services. It provides fuels, lubricants, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and chemicals to business customers across a range of sectors including marine, aviation, mining, construction, power, transport, agriculture and manufacturing.  It is continuing to develop innovative energy solutions to enhance sustainability. 

 The Company employs around 6,000 people and has access to over 2.1 billion litres of fuel storage capacity. 

For more information about Vivo Energy, please visit www.vivoenergy.com