Project Background

Puma Energy Zambia Plc., an established oil marketing company since 1976, operates across the
retail, commercial, industrial, lubricants, and aviation sectors, with 69 service stations
nationwide. The company has operated the Lusaka Depot for over 50 years, with some fuel
storage tanks dating back to 1958. Currently the depot has a storage capacity of 7, 100m3 of
which the operational capacity stands at 3,400m3.

Recently, approvals from the relevant authorities have been obtained for four storage tanks
designated for storing Jet A1, diesel, and petrol, with a total storage capacity of 7,000 m³. The
new tanks will be installed in the northwestern and north-central parts of the plot.
In the northeastern part of the plot, six old tanks currently exist. These tanks have reached the
end of their design life, exhibiting critical defects and requiring replacement to ensure continued
safe and efficient operations. If left as is, use of these tanks will result in environmental
contamination.

It is with this background that Puma Energy Zambia Plc wish to replace these
tanks an upgrade the depot. As part of the depot upgrade, the proponent plans to replace and
upgrade the six old tanks with four modernized tanks at the same location, enhancing storage
capacity, safety, and efficiency. This upgrade will increase the total fuel storage capacity, with
each of the four new tanks having a capacity of 2,500 m³ for storing diesel and petrol, resulting
in a total additional capacity of 10,000 m³. The proposed upgrade (10,000 m³) combined with the recently approved capacity (7,000 m³) will increase the depot’s total storage capacity from 7,100 m³ to 17,000 m³.

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