Puma Energy Aviation Fuel Supply Across Africa
17 August 2026 African Pilot Magazine speaks with Puma Energy at AviaDev Africa 2026 about aviation fuel supply across Africa, airport infrastructure, growth opportunities and security of. . .

17 August 2026African Pilot Magazine speaks with Puma Energy at AviaDev Africa 2026 about aviation fuel supply across Africa, airport infrastructure, growth opportunities and security of supply. Aviation fuel supply across Africa depends on sourcing, storage infrastructure, inland transport and the ability to maintain fuel availability across different markets. The interview also highlights the relationship between aviation growth and the development of appropriate fuel infrastructure at both large and smaller airports. AdvertisementAt AviaDev Africa 2026 in Gaborone, African Pilot Magazine spoke with Ash Makau, Regional Head – Aviation at Puma Energy, and Kevin Kruger, Commercial Manager, about Puma Energy’s aviation operations and its fuel supply network across Africa. The conversation covers how Puma Energy manages the aviation fuel supply chain, from sourcing and coastal storage infrastructure to inland transport, airport storage and aircraft refuelling across Africa. We also touch on growth opportunities across the continent, including the development of fuel infrastructure at large and smaller airports and Puma Energy’s work with airport authorities to increase storage capacity and develop appropriate infrastructure for locations such as Livingstone and Ndola, as well as their approach to supporting smaller airports. With recent disruptions placing additional pressure on aviation fuel supply chains, the conversation turns to security of supply, the use of multiple supply routes and the role of storage infrastructure in maintaining fuel availability across African markets. Watch the full African Pilot Magazine interview from AviaDev Africa 2026. Related Articles