Houston, TX., August 10, 2025
Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron U.S.A Inc., announced that it has signed a base oil distribution agreement with Gapuma Group to be its distributor in Nigeria starting 01 August 2025.
Nigeria occupies a significant part in Africa lubricants market.
While today the market primarily formulates with Group I, demand for premium quality lubricants is growing.
Satisfying that demand requires a reliable supply of premium base oils backed by a strong in-region technical support team.
Chevron has selected Gapuma as their Group II base oil distributor because of their depth of market experience coupled with a full range of logistical and technical support services.
By adding Chevron Group II/II+ to their base oil supply network, Gapuma can help customers navigate the changing needs of the lubricants market while reducing supply chain complexity.
“Gapuma’s breadth of service, in region support structure and commitment to operational excellence make them an ideal distributor for us in meeting the needs of Nigerian lubricant marketers." said Alicia Logan, General Manager, Chevron Base Oils.
“They understand the market’s needs, and, with our base oils in tank, they can help customers optimize formulations, while shortening their supply chain.
With regular, reliable delivery, customers can minimize their base oil inventory while blending higher performing lubricants."
Chevron has taken the lead globally in helping markets transition to higher quality lubricants.
By sharing their library of approved formulations in conjunction with their large network of regional supply hubs, Chevron has helped regional lubricant formulators optimize formulating strategies while reducing complexity with a shorter more reliable supply chain.
In-region availability of Chevron Group II base oils will give lubricant formulators an efficient path for optimizing formulations that meet tightening API, ACEA and OEM specifications, as well as the opportunity to blend industrial lubricants with longer oil life and lower additive treat rates.
“We are very excited to represent Chevron premium base oils. We can offer lubricant marketers the opportunity to upgrade their current portfolio of lubricant products.” said Jack Bardakjian, Group Managing Director, Gapuma.
“We are committed to working with customers to help them understand the benefits of adding Group II to their supply chain and how to optimize formulating strategies as they transition through the maze of changing specifications.”
“Chevron’s extensive qualifications portfolio coupled with Gapuma’s in-region technical support can help formulators seamlessly integrate Group II base oils into their supply chain.” added Stephen Harris, Operations Director, Gapuma.
This is Chevron’s third supply hub in Africa and its twentieth hub globally.
With five manufacturing facilities producing base oils with the same performance properties, Chevron’s global slate enhances supply reliability around the world.
About Chevron Base Oil
Worldwide, Chevron Base Oils is one of the largest producers of premium Group II and Group III base oils. We offer a global slate of products having the same specifications produced at five manufacturing facilities and distributed through twenty hubs globally.
Lubricant marketers produce a broad range of products from automotive engine oils to driveline fluids, industrial oils to turbine oils.
As a full-line premium base oil producer, Chevron helps lubricant marketers optimize formulations across their increasingly complex product portfolio. Information on Chevron’s base oil business can be found at chevronbaseoils.com
About Gapuma:
Gapuma Group is a UK-headquartered multinational trading and distribution company with over 26 years of experience supplying critical commodities, technologies, and materials across emerging markets.
With a network that spans Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa, Gapuma has built a strong reputation for delivering integrated supply chain solutions tailored to the needs of both public and private sector clients.
Incorporated in 1999, Gapuma began as a niche supplier and has since grown into a global partner in trade, procurement, and distribution, particularly across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
The company’s operations are underpinned by a deep understanding of regional markets, a robust compliance framework, and long-standing relationships with manufacturers and end-users.
Gapuma’s in-country presence in several African markets enables the Group to provide agile logistics support, technical expertise, and local insight—ensuring timely, reliable, and cost-effective delivery solutions of goods and services.
With warehousing and distribution capabilities aligned to global standards, Gapuma continues to expand its footprint across the continent, including recent investments in value-added industrial supply chains.
Guided by a commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation, Gapuma’s mission is to bridge global supply with local demand, enabling clients to meet evolving technical, environmental, and commercial challenges.
The Group’s ongoing focus on sustainability, regional employment, and capacity building further reflects its role as a responsible and forward-thinking trade partner.
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