Who we are
Energy that moves markets forward
OLA Energy operates across 17 countries, powering mobility and progress in high-growth markets across Africa and beyond.
We deliver reliable, accessible energy solutions while actively contributing to the communities we serve. Our approach is simple: strong local presence, consistent performance, and long-term commitment.
Built on integrity, transparency, and accountability, OLA Energy is a trusted partner, focused on responsible growth and real impact.
Our footprint
Service stations
Blending plants
Customers served daily
Airports served
Countries of operation
Refining & Supply Integration
Operational Excellence in Logistics
Market Leadership & Growth
Strategic Partnership & Alliances
Sustainable Energy & ESG Leadership
OLA Energy history
1993
Start of investments in Africa
Tamoil starts its downstream business in Egypt as part of Oilinvest, a European-based holding company.
2000
Establishing a footprint in Africa
Tamoil Chad S.A., Tamoil Niger S.A., Tamoil Mali S.A. and Tamoil Burkina S.A. are incorporated.
Shell Eritrea is acquired.
Tamoil Africa Holdings Limited is incorporated in Malta to consolidate Oilinvest’s activities across Africa.
2007
Further diversification
The Group expands its portfolio through nine ExxonMobil affiliates are acquired in Niger, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Cameroon, Kenya, Réunion, Tunisia and Morocco.
Joint Oil and Altube acquired, further strengthening the Group’s energy infrastructure activities.
Libya Oil Holdings Ltd is incorporated, later becoming part of today’s OLA Energy group structure.
2008
Accelerated growth across Africa
Five Shell affiliates are acquired in Niger, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan.
2018
Group-wide rebranding process that started.
Started a rebranding of its corporate identity in 2018 which changed the name of its retail brand to OLA Energy.
Formerly known through entities including Libya Oil Holdings Ltd and Tamoil Africa Holdings Limited,
Today
OLA Energy today
OLA Energy has evolved into a pan-African energy group serving customers across retail, lubricants, aviation, marine, LPG, industrial and wholesale, supply and trading, and convenience-led services.
