CITAC Africa LLP is a UK-based, independent consulting company focusing on the downstream African Energy market. Formed in 1998, CITAC quickly gained the reputation of being the specialists in African energy. We have an unrivalled knowledge of refining, trading and petroleum products marketing in Africa, gained through years of direct experience in the downstream oil industry, and energy markets in the region. CITAC has extensive interests in both the Anglo and Francophone countries in Africa and clients including national oil and power companies, multinational companies, refineries, government departments and private firms.

CITAC offers services in:

• Consulting and Market Analysis
• Training
• Business Development

We undertake project studies commissioned by our clients, some of whom have long-term retainer contracts with us. In 2006 CITAC was retained as commercial consultants to the African Refiners Association (ARA) and is active in organising the annual African Refiners Week for the ARA.

The knowledge and experience of CITAC's senior partners represents an average of 30 years of involvement in the oil industry. All staff members and associate consultants have the relevant backgrounds and expertise to provide clients with a highly professional service.

In addition to its commissioned studies and reports, CITAC produces the following regular publications designed to keep clients up to date with developments in the downstream sector of energy markets in Africa.

• African Energy Market Reports (Quarterly, with monthly updates)
• Annual Review of Downstream Oil Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
• A Study of oil Refining in Sub-Saharan Africa

These are available on a subscription basis. Please contact us for prices and subscription details.