AA HASSAN & COMPANY was founded and registered in Kisumu, Kenya in 1997 by the late Abdirizak Ali Hassan and current chairman, Abdinasir Ali Hassan, initially as an export reseller eyeing the coincidentally liberalized market in Tanzania. AA HASSAN headquarters was set up in Kisumu, western Kenya, strategically near the Kenya Pipeline Depot that services neighboring Uganda, Rwanda, DR Congo, and South Sudan. A strategic partnership with the then Caltex provided both required resale products as well as additional trucking business for northern Tanzania. Later, El Nino rains cut off product distribution in Tanzania.

Musoma depot in Tanzania was built and a well-managed petroleum product transportation system over Lake Victoria using a barge was created. MV Uhuru docks at the depot offloading products that would be distributed across Tanzania.

AL HASSAN rebrands to Hass Petroleum Group and is registered in Kenya as an oil marketing company all while still targeting expansion in Uganda & Tanzania. Hass Petroleum Group is recognized as an oil marketer and attains access to the product via the Kenya Pipeline Company.

Hass Petroleum headquarters moved to Lonrho House, Nairobi, and shortly after, to Barclays Plaza, Nairobi. Mwanza & Kampala offices continue to grow. Hass Petroleum Group introduces lubricants under a partnership with Adnoc Lubricants. In addition, Hass Petroleum enters Rwanda.

The first station in Uganda, Hass Nalukolongo, opens. The current home of Hass Petroleum Group, Hass Plaza, is acquired and made regional headquarters, as the business nerve center transfers to the new site. Hass Petroleum sets up its first retail station in South Sudan. Musoma depot is sold and plans begin to set up Hass Petroleum Tanzania. Issa Sheikh becomes Hass Petroleum Chief Executive Officer.

Construction on Hass Petroleum Depot in Tanzania begins, securing a new southern region logistics hub. Hass Petroleum Group registers in Zambia to scout possible businesses while laying a foundation for the envisioned retail expansion. Hass Petroleum Group registers in Zambia to scout possible businesses while laying a foundation for the envisioned retail expansion.

Fleet Logistics was incorporated in Kenya as a transport solutions provider for Hass Petroleum Group. Hass Foundation is launched to support programs that directly improve the wellbeing of communities through health, education, and special projects.

Hass Petroleum enters Lubumbashi and installs an inland terminal to serve both existing and prospective consumers in DR Congo. Acquisition of 8 Pearl Oil stations in Uganda, a major retail development for Hass Uganda. Today Hass Uganda operates 38 stations and is still growing.

Launch of Hass Petroleum’s range of branded lubricants, Hass Lubes.

Commissioning of a 30,000 m3 terminal in Tanzania to serve the southern corridor. Hass Petroleum Group management visits Somalia in a bid to initiate business registration in the lucrative market.

Hass Petroleum Group enters Somali market supported by an operational, global standardized Berbera Oil Terminal.

Hass Gas is Launched in Kenya committed to providing affordable, clean and safe energy.

Hass Petroleum enters Somalia committed to support the Government in the establishment of a lucrative, standardized oil marketing industry. MV Medina, first Hass Petroleum Group chartered vessel, docks in Mogadishu, pumping product into an estimated 300 trucks, at the time there were no storage facilities in Mogadishu. Hass Petroleum initiates construction of 10 container stations in Mogadishu. Somali Fuel Company, the largest depot in Mogadishu, is constructed in partnership with various private petroleum partners.

Construction of an inland depot in Uganda begins, to support much needed inland storage as well as ensure timely, and on demand delivery to consumers and to supply a growing retail own network.

Hass Petroleum ventures into the international aviation business, introducing jet fuel.

Hass South Sudan commissioned an LPG plant in Juba, South Sudan. Completion of the Hass Petroleum inland depot at Kyengera, Kampala, Uganda

Construction of an aviation fuel depot in Mogadishu, Somalia, strategically located near the Mogadishu International Airport.

Hass Petroleum Limited gets the Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2008, Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2004 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems OHSAS 18001:2007. Hass Uganda commissioned an LPG plant in Kampala, Uganda.

Hass Petroleum bags first government bulk order in Zambia, laying the foundation for the business’ future in the country.

Oman Trading International acquires a 40% stake in Hass Petroleum and Hass sprints into a multi-national status. Oman Trading International have rebranded to OQ Trading Limited.

Launch of Oman Oil lubricants in Kenya, Uganda & DR Congo, allowing a much required lubricants segment expansion in line with motoring technology growth.

Launch of Hass Safe Lite, an eco-friendly, highly safe and hassle-free LPG composite cylinder. Hass LPG plant opens in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Hass LPG plants launched in Nairobi & Kisumu.

Mohamud Salat Mohamed becomes CEO Hass Petroleum Group. Launch of the Hass Petroleum Fuel Card.

Hass Petroleum becomes one of the leading Government Bulk Supplier in Tanzania and Zambia.

Hass Uganda opens a Modern LPG Plant