South Africa: Engen increases use of AdBlue

Engen Petroleum, a producer and marketer of fuels, lubricants and oil-based products continues to push AdBlue in South Africa's market.

Two years have passed since the company was first to market in South Africa with the introduction of Air1, the world’s top AdBlue brand.

“Despite a lag in more stringent emissions legislation for trucks and busses operating on South African roads, the on / off road AdBlue business is growing steadily in sub-Saharan Africa,” says Sydney Brückner, Business Manager: Emission Fluids at Engen.

AdBlue is used in conjunction with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) units in exhaust systems. This reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel engine exhaust gases, which is in line with more stringent emission regulations introduced in other parts of the world.

Brückner says South Africa is committed to reducing CO2 and NOx gas emissions. The local energy industry, including the bus and truck transport sectors, has been identified as a key contributor to reducing emissions into the atmosphere.

“It is encouraging to note that an increasing number of major fleet operators across South Africa have adopted strong green practices. South African Customers and the markets we serve are becoming more and more serious about sustainability and green products that are better for our environment”, says Brücker.

According to the company, the introduction of AdBlue into the Engen product portfolio is a major step forward in Engen’s ongoing environmental drive, demonstrating its commitment to a more sustainable future growth path.