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Company Profile

Dalbit Petroleum Limited is a privately owned company incorporated under the Companies Act Cap.486 of the laws of Kenya. The Company is licensed to procure and market petroleum products in the domestic Kenyan market as well as for export to the neighbouring Great Lakes region in Africa.

The full range of petroleum products are marketed by the Company, these include PMS, RMS, DPK, AGO, IDO, Fuel oil and Bitumen.

Dalbit Petroleum Limited commenced her operations in March 2002 and became a signatory to the Kenya Petroleum refinery ltd Agreement in May 2002. She processed her first batch of crude oil in June 2002 and at the same time became a signatory to the KPC Transport & Storage agreement enabling it to lift products directly through the KPC system.

Dalbit Petroleum had until recently (July 2009) spread its wings to market its products in most of the countries in the region i.e. Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC. However, at a recent Company AGM the Shareholders of the Company resolved to remove the export business from its Kenyan operation leaving the latter to focus on the Kenyan Market Sales and provision of transit handling services to its parent company, Dalbit International.

Company Objectives

Dalbit Kenya's objectives are to engage in an efficient, responsible and profitable business whose vision is to become a key player in the Kenyan Energy Sector providing total energy solutions. The Company's strategy is to operate professionally with the aim of achieving the following:

To develop and maintain a high standard of service to the Company's customers as well as to ensure supply and delivery of quality products while supplying value for money. To continuously improve efficiency and productivity
To generate and maintain a sustainable cash flow from the operations and post acceptable and consistent returns on investment (ROI) for the shareholders so as to achieve investor confidence.
To ensure that overheads are contained and a low cost base maintained without compromising the quality of services to the Company's customers.
To encourage innovation and creativity by all employee's.
To conduct business as a responsible corporate member of the society, abiding by the laws and regulations of the country.

Mission Statement

"To be the most competitive, efficient, reliable and personalized supplier of petroleum products, that satisfy our customers while maximizing on returns to shareholders and employees. "

Way Forward

Dalbit Petroleum Ltd intends to develop herself as a fully integrated oil company commanding optimum control over the pricing of the "whole barrel' of oil from sourcing and transportation through to the importation, distribution and wholesale of the product in Kenya.

The company's ultimate objective is to be a total energy solutions provider in the country.

Key Achievements to date

Since inception in March 2002, the Company witnessed impressive steady growth establishing offices throughout the entire East African region and employing over 70 personnel. The company's average monthly sales volumes has been 10 million litres (a turn over of approximately USD 8 million/month). With the new focus on the Kenyan Market only, the Company is looking at growing its current Local Volumes standing at 2.5 million litres a month to 4 million litres a month in a span of one year. This will be supported by approximately 30 members of staff.
Dalbit Petroleum has been honored with the recognition as a Distinguished Tax Payer by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
The company has in its relatively short span of operation streamlined all its operations and aligned them to international operational standards. The same have undergone an audit by the ISO 9000 certifying body and the company awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Dalbit Petroleum in a study conducted by KPMG in 2008, was recognized as one of the Top 100 fastest growing mid-sized companies in Kenya. Ranked No. 20, Dalbit Petroleum Ltd was awarded with a trophy and a certificate.
To enhance the efficiency of her services, the Company from the onset invested in a state-of-the-art computing technology. The entire business operations, from Supply, Planning and Operations, Human Resources, Sales and marketing to Finance are completely mapped out and co-ordinated using Operational Manuals and master budgets that conform to International standards. As mentioned earlier, the Company is ISO 9001:2008 certified.

Growth in Sales and Volumes

Customer Base

The company enjoys a wide customer base and supplies various Commercial enterprises ranging from the Manufacturing sectors, Agricultural sector, the Hospitality sector etc as well as government institutions including the Ministry of Defence, AFCO, Ministry of Works etc. Some of our main clients being:

Thermal Power Generation

Aggreko International
P.O Box 17576
Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE

Dalbit Supplied 2800M³per month to Rwanda for the 15MW power generating Plant, on a three year contract from 2005.

Government Strategic Reserves

Crown Agents for Overseas Government and Administration
St. Nicholas House, Nicholas Rd, Sutton
Surrey, SM 11EL
United Kingdom

Dalbit Supplied 4000M³ PMS and AGO in 2006
Dalbit Supplied 8000M³ PMS and AGO in 2007

World Food Program

WFP Juba
Southern Sudan

Dalbit Supplied 4000M³of JET and AGO in 2009 and won the contract to supply 2010 requirements.

USAID Sudan

Dalbit Supplied their requirements of 120M³ drummed product of both AGO and JET

DRC Engen

ENGEN DRC
14/16 Avenue du port/Gombe
BP 2799 Kinshasa
Rep Democratic Du Congo

Dalbit Supplied 4500M³ of JET AGO and PMS in 2009

Government of Zambia

Ministry of Energy and Water Development
P.o Box 36079
Lusaka, 10101, Zambia

Dalbit is supplying 7000M³ of Diesel monthly on a one year contract.

Ministry of Energy and Water Development
P.o Box 36079
Lusaka, 10101, Zambia

Dalbit supplied Emergency stocks from the month of October 2009 of 40000M³ of AGO and PMS during the refinery shutdown.

Source of Supply

Dalbit Petroleum sources the material that it sells through direct imports of crude oil which are processed at the Mombasa refinery (KPRL)

The company also participates in the local Industry Tender system and private imports of refined product.

As far as storage of the product is concerned, the company has entered into various Storage and Throughput Agreements with the Kenya Pipeline Company, Kenya Shell, Total Kenya, and NOCK. Through these agreements the company is able to access sufficient product storage and handling capacity to meet its requirement both within the country and to satisfy its logistical support of its parent company to transit products to other affiliates within the East and Central Africa Region.

Human Resource and Services

Dalbit Petroleum Limited comprises five divisions namely;

   1. Supply Planning and Operations
   2. Sales and Marketing
   3. Finance and Administration
   4. Information Systems
   5. Corporate Affairs and HR

The company has a qualified, dynamic and experienced workforce that enjoys immense support from its parent company.

In total, The Company presently employs 30 staff members.

Dalbit Petroleum recognizes that a crucial element towards achieving the Company's objectives is a satisfied and highly motivated workforce. It is as a result of this that the Company is committed to maintaining a lean & flat organization structure aimed at creating an enabling environment that fosters professionalism, personal development, commitment to duty and a keen sense of responsibility amongst the entire workforce.



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Company Profile Dalbit Petroleum Limited is a privately owned company incorporated under the Companies Act Cap.486 of the laws of Kenya. The Company is licensed to procure and market petroleum products in the domestic Kenyan market as well as for export to the neighbouring Great Lakes region in Africa. The full range of petroleum products are marketed by the Company, these include PMS, RMS, DPK, AGO, IDO, Fuel oil and Bitumen. Dalbit Petroleum Limited commenced her operations in March 2002 and became a signatory to the Kenya Petroleum refinery ltd Agreement in May 2002. She processed her first batch of crude oil in June 2002 and at the same time became a signatory to the KPC Transport & Storage agreement enabling it to lift products directly through the KPC system. Dalbit Petroleum had until recently (July 2009) spread its wings to market its products in most of the countries in the region i.e. Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC. However, at a recent Company AGM the Shareholders of the Company resolved to remove the export business from its Kenyan operation leaving the latter to focus on the Kenyan Market Sales and provision of transit handling services to its parent company, Dalbit International. Company Objectives Dalbit Kenya's objectives are to engage in an efficient, responsible and profitable business whose vision is to become a key player in the Kenyan Energy Sector providing total energy solutions. The Company's strategy is to operate professionally with the aim of achieving the following: To develop and maintain a high standard of service to the Company's customers as well as to ensure supply and delivery of quality products while supplying value for money. To continuously improve efficiency and productivity To generate and maintain a sustainable cash flow from the operations and post acceptable and consistent returns on investment (ROI) for the shareholders so as to achieve investor confidence. To ensure that overheads are contained and a low cost base maintained without compromising the quality of services to the Company's customers. To encourage innovation and creativity by all employee's. To conduct business as a responsible corporate member of the society, abiding by the laws and regulations of the country. Mission Statement "To be the most competitive, efficient, reliable and personalized supplier of petroleum products, that satisfy our customers while maximizing on returns to shareholders and employees. " Way Forward Dalbit Petroleum Ltd intends to develop herself as a fully integrated oil company commanding optimum control over the pricing of the "whole barrel' of oil from sourcing and transportation through to the importation, distribution and wholesale of the product in Kenya. The company's ultimate objective is to be a total energy solutions provider in the country. Key Achievements to date Since inception in March 2002, the Company witnessed impressive steady growth establishing offices throughout the entire East African region and employing over 70 personnel. The company's average monthly sales volumes has been 10 million litres (a turn over of approximately USD 8 million/month). With the new focus on the Kenyan Market only, the Company is looking at growing its current Local Volumes standing at 2.5 million litres a month to 4 million litres a month in a span of one year. This will be supported by approximately 30 members of staff. Dalbit Petroleum has been honored with the recognition as a Distinguished Tax Payer by the Kenya Revenue Authority. The company has in its relatively short span of operation streamlined all its operations and aligned them to international operational standards. The same have undergone an audit by the ISO 9000 certifying body and the company awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 Certification Dalbit Petroleum in a study conducted by KPMG in 2008, was recognized as one of the Top 100 fastest growing mid-sized companies in Kenya. Ranked No. 20, Dalbit Petroleum Ltd was awarded with a trophy and a certificate. To enhance the efficiency of her services, the Company from the onset invested in a state-of-the-art computing technology. The entire business operations, from Supply, Planning and Operations, Human Resources, Sales and marketing to Finance are completely mapped out and co-ordinated using Operational Manuals and master budgets that conform to International standards. As mentioned earlier, the Company is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Growth in Sales and Volumes Customer Base The company enjoys a wide customer base and supplies various Commercial enterprises ranging from the Manufacturing sectors, Agricultural sector, the Hospitality sector etc as well as government institutions including the Ministry of Defence, AFCO, Ministry of Works etc. Some of our main clients being: Thermal Power Generation Aggreko International P.O Box 17576 Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE Dalbit Supplied 2800M³per month to Rwanda for the 15MW power generating Plant, on a three year contract from 2005. Government Strategic Reserves Crown Agents for Overseas Government and Administration St. Nicholas House, Nicholas Rd, Sutton Surrey, SM 11EL United Kingdom Dalbit Supplied 4000M³ PMS and AGO in 2006 Dalbit Supplied 8000M³ PMS and AGO in 2007 World Food Program WFP Juba Southern Sudan Dalbit Supplied 4000M³of JET and AGO in 2009 and won the contract to supply 2010 requirements. USAID Sudan Dalbit Supplied their requirements of 120M³ drummed product of both AGO and JET DRC Engen ENGEN DRC 14/16 Avenue du port/Gombe BP 2799 Kinshasa Rep Democratic Du Congo Dalbit Supplied 4500M³ of JET AGO and PMS in 2009 Government of Zambia Ministry of Energy and Water Development P.o Box 36079 Lusaka, 10101, Zambia Dalbit is supplying 7000M³ of Diesel monthly on a one year contract. Ministry of Energy and Water Development P.o Box 36079 Lusaka, 10101, Zambia Dalbit supplied Emergency stocks from the month of October 2009 of 40000M³ of AGO and PMS during the refinery shutdown. Source of Supply Dalbit Petroleum sources the material that it sells through direct imports of crude oil which are processed at the Mombasa refinery (KPRL) The company also participates in the local Industry Tender system and private imports of refined product. As far as storage of the product is concerned, the company has entered into various Storage and Throughput Agreements with the Kenya Pipeline Company, Kenya Shell, Total Kenya, and NOCK. Through these agreements the company is able to access sufficient product storage and handling capacity to meet its requirement both within the country and to satisfy its logistical support of its parent company to transit products to other affiliates within the East and Central Africa Region. Human Resource and Services Dalbit Petroleum Limited comprises five divisions namely; 1. Supply Planning and Operations 2. Sales and Marketing 3. Finance and Administration 4. Information Systems 5. Corporate Affairs and HR The company has a qualified, dynamic and experienced workforce that enjoys immense support from its parent company. In total, The Company presently employs 30 staff members. Dalbit Petroleum recognizes that a crucial element towards achieving the Company's objectives is a satisfied and highly motivated workforce. It is as a result of this that the Company is committed to maintaining a lean & flat organization structure aimed at creating an enabling environment that fosters professionalism, personal development, commitment to duty and a keen sense of responsibility amongst the entire workforce.