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Over the years new units and processes have been
added to boost yields, processing efficiency and
product quality, while at the same time meeting
increasingly stringent environmental standards. A
commitment to constant innovation has ensured that
production matches the needs of an evolving market
and increasing demands for more advanced products.
HSEQ
The Engen Refinery, and all Engen facilities, adhere
to strictly enforced health, safety, environment and
quality practices and principles. As part of a broader
companywide sustainability strategy, the Refinery
continuously strives to improve its management of
safety risks. The Engen Refinery’s proud safety record
has been achieved by adopting world class global
safety standards. Furthermore, considerable focus
is placed on training and skills development of both
employees and contractors to constantly improve their The Wentworth Education Trust (WET) celebrated 20
competencies in this regard.
years of giving back to the Wentworth community 2017.
Corporate Social Investment WET was first created in June 1997 by Engen for the
The Engen Refinery is an integral part of its surroundings purpose of receiving donor funds for educational and
and the South Durban community. As such, Engen training purposes aimed at benefiting schools in the
has always tried to act as a good neighbour and Wentworth area.
responsible citizen. Safety
Engen devotes considerable financial support to various The Engen Refinery contributes funds to community
social investment initiatives in South Durban. These organisations in South Durban. This assistance is used
are all in support of the community’s socio-economic to support safety and awareness projects, including:
development and other societal considerations. To trauma units, drug education initiatives and youth anti-
ensure the sustainability of its social investment crime drives. The South Durban business sector and
efforts, Engen aligns with non-profit organisations the eThekwini Municipality have formed a partnership
in identifying areas of true need. These organisations to promote road and rail safety among school children
are adept at applying resources to societal problem in the area.
areas. Social investment is primarily in the education, Community Engagement
environment and safety fields.
The Engen Refinery values collaboration with the
Education community of South Durban and recognises that the
In South Africa, the focus on education aims to drive sustainability of both entities is intrinsically linked. In
the development of a growing pool of technical and accordance with this, the company convenes and hosts
commercial human resources, providing supplementary the Engen Community Stakeholder Forum (ECSF)
support to government efforts to promote Maths and in order to have constructive engagements with
Science education. community stakeholders.

Full Name of Company: Engen Petroleum Limited Industry Standards: The plant is both ISO 9001
Nature of Business: Engen is an oil company focusing (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001
on the downstream refined petroleum products market (Environmental Management System) certified.
and related businesses. KEY PERSONNEL
Products: Engen produces and markets a wide range General Manager: Jehan Zaib
of products, including: fuels and lubricants for the
automotive, industrial, marine, aviation industries. CONTACT DETAILS
Added to this product palette is bitumen, chemicals Physical Address: Engen Refinery, 465 Tara Road,
and special products. The majority of the products Wentworth
marketed by Engen are produced at the Engen Postal Address: P.O. Box 956, Durban, 4000, South Africa
Refinery and a Lubricating Oils Blending Plant, both Tel: +27 (0) 31 460 3911
located in Durban. Fax: +27 (0) 31 460 3000
E-mail: thandeka.cele@engenoil.com
Date Established: 1954 Website: www.engen.co.za
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