Supporting Communities Where We Operate
At Petredec, we believe our impact should go beyond the energy we deliver. That’s why we are committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate, improving lives through meaningful partnerships, infrastructure investment and social programmes.
From expanding access to clean cooking fuels in underserved regions to creating economic opportunities through local employment and skills development, our initiatives are designed to foster long-term resilience, dignity and shared prosperity. Wherever our ships sail or our infrastructure stands, we aim to be a trusted partner for positive, lasting change.
Community Engagement in Action
Supporting local LPG entrepreneurs and growing the South African LPG market South Africa
In 2024, Petregaz South Africa, supported female-led entrepreneur, Hakem Energies, in expanding clean cooking access in underserved communities. According to the WLGA’s 2024 LPG Roadmap for Africa report, one of the biggest challenges in replacing polluting fuels with LPG in the residential sector is the upfront cost to consumers for the stove and canister of fuel.
Through two key initiatives, including Hakem Energies’ Mandela Month Clean Cooking Roadshow, Petregaz contributed towards the distribution of 600 LPG starter packs to ten underserved communities in South Africa, easing the initial barrier to LPG adoption. Each pack included a cylinder, cooker or stove top and LPG refill vouchers, with recipients receiving training on the safe use of LPG. Beneficiaries included child-headed households and vulnerable families in townships and rural areas.
Through such initiatives, Petredec continues to support energy entrepreneurs in the LPG sector and expand access to LPG, particularly in remote communities.
Supporting local orphanages and schools in Port Louis,
Mauritius
The Roches Bois neighbourhood, located near Mer Rouge in Port Louis, contends with elevated rates of poverty, unemployment and substance abuse in Mauritius. Recognising the challenges this community faces, Petredec Mauritius Limited (PML) has been committed to supporting its children through educational initiatives since 2018, partnering with local NGO Caritas Roches Bois to assist the Centre d’Eveil de Roches
Bois, an early childhood centre for orphaned children and those from disadvantaged families.
In 2024, PML contributed to several key initiatives at the Centre d’Eveil de Roches Bois, including a school feeding programme for children at the centre and the wider community. Additional support included donations of handmade wooden play stations, crafted by local workers, along with school supplies and various household items. Continuing their tradition, PML and its staff hosted a Christmas celebration for the children, providing gifts and a memorable festive experience.
Through this ongoing project, PML has seen notable improvements, not only in the infrastructure of the Centre d’Eveil but also in the overall well-being of the children.
