Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies have launched on Monday the first two service stations of their joint retail network in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh as well as in Saihat, in the country’s Eastern Province, Trade Arabia reports.
The service stations’ launching is in line with the 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) Agreement signed in 2019 between Aramco and TotalEnergies that also envisages plans for significant upgrade of 270 service stations’ network of and expand the available range of quality retail services across the kingdom.
Aramco or TotalEnergies branded stations’ network will provide motorists with premium fuels and retail services- they can expect the same high level of service on both brands’ stations, including quality fuel refilling, one-stop convenience stores, efficient automotive services like oil change and car wash, loyalty programmes as well as fully digitalised customer journey.
The TotalEnergies stations will also host Bonjour Café, while the Aramco stations will feature Fai Café, where customers can relax and enjoy freshly baked pastries, premium coffee while waiting for their vehicles.
In line with the Saudi Green Initiative’s goals, the service stations are also equipped with solar panels.
According to Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser, the launching of the first service stations is an important milestone in expanding the company’s presence in the kingdom’s downstream value chain, aiming to deliver the best experience possible for customers and creating opportunities for Saudis to pursue careers in retail and marketing.
TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné, on the other hand, pointed that their company aims to provide the Saudi customers with clean, reliable and accessible energy contributing to the local economy of Saudi Arabia.
He also noted that following TotalEnergies’ joint investments with Saudi Aramco in Satorp since 2008, the service station’s launching is another step forward in reaffirming their long-standing partnership and a new milestone in TotalEnergies’ four decades-long presence in Saudi Arabia.
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