WE ARE 100% GHANAIAN
We are a wholly owned Ghanaian company committed to delivering exceptional results to all our stakeholders.
Market Growth (Litres Sold) CAGR 2019-23
ABOUT US
ZEN has a long track record of outstanding performance operating as a world-class company
As a market leader, we supply Fuel, Lubricants, and provide related services to Mines nationwide. We also operate a fast-growing retail network of 52 active service stations, employing over 1,200 staff and supplying over 30 million litres of fuel a month. ZEN has consistently proven to be a reliable, safe, and valuable partner in the supply of fuel products to the industrial and retail sectors in Ghana.
Over the years, ZEN has successfully earned a reputation for:
Consistent supply of superior quality petroleum products working with leading international suppliers, and being the first to supply low sulphur diesel in Ghana.
Quality, safety, zero losses with secure, on-time service delivery.
OUR MISSION
To deliver high-quality, affordable fuels and lubricants with an unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
OUR VISION
To be Ghana’s most trusted leader in fuels and lubricants, distinguished by world-class service and innovation.
OUR VALUES
At ZEN, our values are the foundation of who we are and influence every decision we make. Our SHARED Values drive our work, strengthen our relationships, and guide our contributions to the downstream petroleum sector.
Safety
The safety of our employees, customers and environment always comes first and takes precedence over the attainment of all other objectives. We believe that if it cannot be done safely, it cannot be done right. The safe way to do things is the best and most effective way in the long run, and all our actions must reflect this individual and collective commitment.
Honour
The safety of our employees, customers and environment always comes first and takes precedence over the attainment of all other objectives. We believe that if it cannot be done safely, it cannot be done right. The safe way to do things is the best and most effective way in the long run, and all our actions must reflect this individual and collective commitment.
Agility
We respond more quickly and decisively to anything that concerns the customer. We work smart without cutting corners. Our responsiveness to our customer’s expectations determines our organisation structure, our processes, our practices, our plans and our product and service offers.
Respect for the Individual
We are a collection of dedicated, hardworking, ordinary people who have teamed up to accomplish extraordinary things. We have very different backgrounds and beliefs but we believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Empowerment
We promote networks over perceived hierarchies, empowerment over stifling controls. We believe in and foster an enabling environment. We believe in demonstrating leadership at every level and empowering our employees to enhance their personal development and effectiveness, and hence ultimately, their ability to meet the expectations of our customers.
Delivery
We are known for managing our value chain with the aim of delivering to our customers on time and in full, every time. We constantly push boundaries. We only stand down when the customer says “received, ok”.
THE ZEN WAY
The ZEN advantage
We are at the forefront of clean fuel.
We champion the use of uncontaminated fuel for business growth.
We create and deliver value for our people and communities.
We are professional, dedicated and responsible corporate citizens.
We invest in the safest storage facilities. All infrastructure used in our supply chain is of industry grade.
We are results-driven and focused.
We are committed to zero losses and zero accidents.
Our Leadership Team
ZEN is managed by experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines, and all with significant experience in the oil and gas industries. Our stable and cohesive leadership team continually attracts industry experts, as the ZEN story develops, and the company continues to expand.
MEET OUR TEAM
Health, Safety and Environment
ZEN believes that without strict HSE adherence there is no room for our business to exist. Our key strategies emanate from Hazard Identification and Mitigation Processes, Emergency Response and Recovery Processes to cover every single task we perform at our customers sites.
LEARN MOREOur story so far...
2009
ZEN started operations with a contract to partly supply fuel to Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine.
2010
Won first green field project contract to design, build, own and operate a 250,000 litre fuel depot facility for Adamus Resources Ltd., complete with vendor-managed consignment stock, fuel management system and on-site personnel for consumption of 12m litres p.a.
2011
Appointed as a Castrol Authorised Distributor for Ghana.
2012
Won contract as sole supplier of fuel to Gold Fields’ Tarkwa and Damang mines, including takeover of facilities and operating the fuel storage facilities at 7 distinct locations.
Registered office in Burkina Faso.
Officially started trading as ZEN Petroleum Ltd.
2013
Won contract for the supply of lubricants and services to African Mining Services (AMS), including on-site management and consignment stock, and installed bulk oil facilities at Iduapriem mine.
Commissioned lubricants and fuel analysis laboratory in Tarkwa in collaboration with WearCheck.
2014
Registered office in Mali.
Began supplying fuel on ad-hoc basis to Resolute Mining in Syama, Mali – including importation.
Won contract for the supply of fuel and services to Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd – Adansi Mine. Installed fuel and lubricant storage and dispensing facilities.
2015
ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation achieved.
Launched ZEN Lubricants in co-operation with Oryx Energies.
Won contract for the supply of fuel and services to Newmont Ahafo mine, Ghana (36m lts p.a.).
2016
Won contract for the supply of fuel and lubricants to Perseus Mining Gh Ltd – Edikan mine (30m lts p.a.).
Won contract for the supply of fuel and services to AngloGold Ashanti – Iduapriem mine (25m lts p.a.).
2017
Won contract for the supply of fuel and lubricants to Kinross Chirano Mine (12m lts p.a).
Won supply contract for fuel and lubricants supply to Humming Bird Komana project, Mali; with installation of bulk fuel and lubricant facilities for the mine and the mining contractor (AMS).
Won supply contract for the fuel supply and services to Resolute Mining in Syama, Mali (48 m lts p.a).
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation achieved.
BS OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety Management System accreditation achieved.
2018
First OMC in Ghana to introduce supply of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel <15ppm Sulphur.
Celebrated 1000 LTI-Free days in April 2018.
Commissioned new fuel storage depot at Tarkwa mine with over 5 million litres capacity.
2019
Increased retail capabilities with 19 operational service stations across Ghana.
Celebrated 1500 LTI-Free days.
Opened the first filling station in Ghana designed, constructed and operating in accordance to The Blue Book; equipped with double wall tanks, leak detection, overfill prevention, flame arrestors, oil separators etc.
Litres of lubricants delivered by ZEN Petroleum in 2023
2020
Named no.2 OMC in Ghana in April 2020.
Won a 2-year contract with ENI which involves bunkering fuel for their service vessels to the rigs.
Re-awarded a 2-year contract with Chirano Gold Mine.
Expanded retail capabilities with new service stations in Apremdo, Gurugu, Lartebiokorshie, Sagnarigu, Sowutuom and Techiman among others.
2022
Recognised as one of the Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies in the African Continent. Ranked #28 out of 79 selected companies after a rigorous selection process.
2023
ZEN is one of only two Ghanaian companies to be included on the Financial Times’ and Statista 2023 annual ranking of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for two years in a row.
2024
Reached our 50th retail station milestone.
Ranked by Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year.
