Mobil and Shell supply additives to the plant while base oil is imported from France. There are five base oil tanks as well as blending and storage facilities. Most service stations are in need of repair and investment. Some of Brazzaville's best service stations were partly or completely destroyed during fighting. The distribution infrastructure consists of river, road, rail and pipeline, all of which are in need of repair and maintenance.
Product is delivered inland by rail.
Should the railway connection not be available then product is shipped to the Democratic Republic of Congo, piped to Kinshasa and barged to Brazzaville. Product is also distributed from the refinery via truck. There are two small storage depots located in Brazzaville and Ojo. Depot facilities are in need of rehabilitation and repair. Header Line Energy Africa is an upstream oil company which is active in oil exploration in a number of African countries.