Engen reinforced its long-standing commitment to South Africa’s mining sector at Electra Mining Africa 2026, showcasing how integrated fuels, lubricants, technology-enabled solutions and technical expertise can help mining operations improve productivity, optimise performance and deliver measurable value.

Held from 7 to 11 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, Electra Mining Africa brought together mining companies, industry suppliers, contractors and professionals from across the continent to explore the technologies, equipment and solutions shaping the future of mining.

For Engen, participation in the event provided an opportunity to engage directly with mining customers and industry stakeholders, while demonstrating how its integrated commercial offering can support customers operating in complex and demanding environments.

Engen highlighted its portfolio of high-performance fuels and lubricants, alongside technology-enabled solutions and technical expertise designed to address some of the key challenges facing mining operations, including equipment reliability, productivity, cost control and operational efficiency.

“Mining customers operate in demanding environments where equipment uptime, safety and cost control are critical,” says Sharveen Maharaj, General Manager: Commercial at Engen. “Our focus is on working in partnership with customers to deliver practical, data-driven solutions that support more informed decision-making and improved operational outcomes.”

Key features of the Vivo Energy and Engen stand was the showcase of VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) technology, VE-OCM (onsite Oil Conditioning Monitoring) and VE-VIP (Value improvement process) tailored to the mining sector.

“VE-CEM enables closer alignment between maintenance teams, operations and technical specialists and forms part of Engen’s broader Fluidlink Service Suite, developed specifically for mining and other heavy-duty environments,” says Jason Heath, General Manager: Lubricants at Engen. These offerings include lubrication automation, onsite oil condition monitoring & lubrication, fuel management systems, predictive maintenance tools and Swiss PIR blasting efficiency technology.

“By combining real-time insights with on-site expertise, mining operations can move from reactive maintenance to a more predictive, planned approach that improves reliability and extends equipment life.”

Together, these solutions demonstrate Engen’s approach to bringing different elements of mining support together, helping customers move beyond individual products towards more integrated solutions that can improve asset performance and operational efficiency.

Tariq Ahmed, Engen B2B Sales Marketing Manager, says Electra Mining Africa provided an important platform for understanding the evolving needs of the mining sector.

“Electra Mining Africa provides an important platform for us to engage directly with customers and understand the operational challenges they face. Mining is a complex and highly demanding environment, and customers are increasingly looking for solutions that can improve productivity, optimise operations and deliver measurable value. By bringing our fuels, lubricants, technical expertise and innovative solutions together, we can work with customers to develop solutions that are tailored to their specific operating needs.”

Vivo Energy and Engen’s mining solutions are underpinned by a strong logistics and supply chain footprint across the continent, supported by the Vivo Energy Group’s pan-African scale and commercial expertise, enabling security of supply and consistent on-site technical support, particularly in complex and remote operating environments.

“Our strength lies in how we support customers on the ground,” adds Maharaj. “From logistics and fuel management to lubrication expertise and digital tools, we work closely with mining teams to ensure solutions are practical and fit for purpose.”

Beyond operational support, in South Africa Engen continues to work with mining partners and local stakeholders to invest in communities surrounding mining operations, with a focus on education, skills development and sustainable infrastructure.

This includes ongoing support for matric bootcamps and the provision of textbooks and study guides at Marikana North High School, delivered in partnership with Tharisa Mines over the past three years. Engen has also supported the rollout of a 15kW portable solar power system at the school, providing reliable renewable energy to support teaching and learning.

“These partnerships reflect our belief that long-term progress in mining is closely linked to strong, inclusive communities,” says Heath. “By working together with our partners, we aim to create shared value that extends beyond the mine gate.”

Engen’s participation at Electra Mining Africa 2026 reinforced its focus on partnership and its commitment to supporting mining customers with integrated solutions that bring together reliable products, technology, technical expertise and supply capabilities to help keep mining operations moving.