Algoa Bay, South Africa | September 16, 2025 – In a landmark move for African marine energy markets, Peninsula, a global leader in marine fuel solutions, has officially announced the launch of its physical bunkering operations in Algoa Bay, South Africa. This strategic expansion comes on the heels of Peninsula’s growing success in Mauritius, Egypt, and its dynamic intra-African reselling portfolio.
This latest development positions Peninsula as a key player in South Africa’s bunkering sector, reinforcing the company’s commitment to servicing vessels along some of the world’s busiest maritime routes.
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Strategic Location, Global Vision
Situated on South Africa’s southeastern coast, Algoa Bay encompasses the ports of Port Elizabeth and Coega, both of which lie directly along vital international shipping corridors. These ports provide an ideal platform for Peninsula to deliver High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) and Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) to vessels transiting the region.
Peninsula’s services are scheduled to commence this October, providing ship operators with the advantage of offshore bunkering without the need to berth, significantly reducing delays and lowering operational costs.
Partnership with Local Expertise: Linsen Nambi
Peninsula has partnered with Linsen Nambi, a prominent South African logistics provider and specialist bunker barge operator. This collaboration underscores the importance of local knowledge and operational excellence in successfully establishing new supply operations.
John A. Bassadone, CEO at Peninsula, stated “Our expansion into Algoa Bay is testament to our commitment to providing consistent product availability and optionality to our global customer network. Linsen Nambi’s local expertise has been invaluable as we prepare to launch the operations, and we look forward to continued collaboration that paves the way for increased activity in South Africa.”
This launch follows extensive coordination with local stakeholders to ensure compliance with new regional regulations governing bunkering operations—marking a significant step in revitalizing South Africa’s bunkering landscape.
Enhancing Operational Synergies Across Africa
Guillermo Cancela, Regional Supply Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Peninsula, highlighted the strategic synergy “Algoa Bay is an area that, crucially, enables vessels to bunker without berthing, significantly reducing waiting times and lowering costs. Together with our established presence in Mauritius, Algoa Bay allows us to create operational synergies across both markets. By making key fuels available at these locations, we are opening doors for new opportunities and providing a reliable service to customers across the continent.”
This dual-market strategy reinforces Peninsula’s long-term vision of offering seamless fuel solutions across the African continent.
A Vote of Confidence in South Africa’s Bunker Industry
Durand Naidoo, CEO at Linsen Nambi, welcomed Peninsula’s entry “Peninsula’s entry into this market is a strong vote of confidence in the South African bunker industry and highlights its long-term potential. The growth of Algoa Bay as a bunkering destination benefits the region and strengthens South Africa’s role in global shipping.”
As global demand for efficient, sustainable marine fuel solutions continues to rise, this expansion reflects a pivotal moment not only for Peninsula but for the evolving energy infrastructure of Southern Africa.
Peninsula: A Growing Global Presence in Marine Energy
As shared by Peninsula in its official communication, the company continues to grow its global footprint and workforce to better serve the evolving needs of the maritime industry. With operations spanning from Houston to Japan through 21 global offices, Peninsula highlights its capacity to provide worldwide support for marine fuel supply.
The company is powered by a team of over 480 professionals, and boasts a total tank storage capacity of 1,000,000 CBM, capable of handling a broad range of fuels — including LNG and biofuels. These figures underline Peninsula’s commitment to supporting customers with reliable and forward-looking energy solutions, wherever they operate.
About Linsen Nambi Bunker Services
Linsen Nambi Bunker Services has been a cornerstone of South African bunkering operations since 2008. With over 22,000 bunker deliveries and more than 12 million tons of fuel supplied, it is recognized for operational reliability and a strong focus on safety and sustainability.
Key credentials:
- ISM and ISO14001 accredited
- Fleet of purpose-built bunker tankers
- Over 120 skilled, permanent employees
- Committed to environmental responsibility and community development
About Peninsula
Peninsula is a leading physical bunker supplier operating across the globe with a network of offices and operations in the world’s busiest ports.
Peninsula functions both as a physical distributor and global reseller of marine fuels, including conventional and alternative energy sources. The company is actively investing in zero-carbon future fuels, such as Biofuels, LNG and methanol, reinforcing its commitment to energy transition.
Source Peninsula