The Institute of Oil and Gas research and Hydrocarbon Studies based in Abuja, Nigeria has awarded Bidi Group Limited with ‘The Innovation Award of Excellence in Oil Tank Cleaning, Calibration and Corrosion Mitigation 2019’ award in Abuja, Nigeria on 31st May 2019.

Bidi Group Limited a wholly owned Ghanaian Private Limited Liability Company incorporated in Ghana under the Companies Code of 1963 (Act 179) on September 6, 2010.

The company commenced business on September 7, 2010 and since then played a major role in the petroleum industry in Ghana and beyond.

Addressing the media at a press conference, Operations Manager for Bidi Group, Mr. Joseph Kofi Damtse acknowledged the immense contribution of the general public and especially partners in the oil and Gas industry both in Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire towards the realization of their vision to ensure clean and efficient energy.

“We have over the years worked tirelessly to achieve this vision by leveraging the best technology, available and constantly improving our processes so far as our core functions are concerned.

To this end, the Institute of Oil and Gas research and Hydrocarbon studies based in Abuja, Nigeria awarded Bidi Group Limited, ‘The Innovation Award of Excellence in Oil Tank Cleaning, Calibration and Corrosion Mitigation 2019’ in Abuja, Nigeria on 31st May 2019….he stated.

According to Mr. Damtse, the criteria set out by the Institute for winning this award was their excellence in crude oil and refined products tank cleaning project execution, expertise in oil tank cleaning equipment procurement, utilization and usage, fantastic in tank calibration and fuel storage tank cleaning project management, great in contaminated fuel elimination services and moisture management, competent in Oil Tank Cleaning experts sourcing, recruitment and deployment, good in Ghana’s local content policy compliance, adherence and implementation, proficiency in global health, safety and environment (H.S.E) consideration, brand building, integrity, customer retention and prompt service delivery, service high quality, track record, value creation and operational strategy, overall corporate performance and quality management with transparency, compliance with professional codes, ethical standards and N.P.R.A certified and compliance with governmental regulatory laws and operational guidelines.

He added that Bidi Group was established with the objective to find effective solutions to problems caused by fuel and oil usage and as such provide a comprehensive range of products and services to the downstream petroleum industry in Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire.

In its service offering, Bidi Group was the first company licensed by the National Petroleum Authority Act 2005(ACT 691) to undertake mechanical cleaning of Fuel Storage Tanks (both underground and above ground). Bidi Group has also leveraged the best technology by introducing a solution for ensuring vehicle (trucks, buses, vans and cars) fuel tanks are also cleaned in a safe, less costly and timely manner.

The company is also licensed by the National Petroleum Authority to undertake calibration and pressure testing of fuel storage tanks (both underground and above ground).

Finance Manager for Bidi Group Ltd, Mr. John Hesse speaking to the media urged drivers to cultivate vehicle maintenance culture to reduce the rate of accidents in the country. ” We acknowledge the challenges faced by both consumers and business owners in the Oil and Gas industry with regards to fuel quality. On that account, we will be introducing shortly to the Ghanaian Market, the Digital Marker, a detecting device capable of sending field results instantly to stakeholders as an effective solution to the problem of fuel adulteration. “we urge drivers to practice frequent vehicle maintenance culture to enhance smooth driving on our streets” He added that, Bidi Group has a range of products on sale including fuel enhancers (additives), multipurpose degreasers, anti-corrosive paints and other lubricants under the brand name Xp3.

”we are the Territorial Master Distributor for Magnet Chemical Products in West Africa. Based in San Diego California USA, Magnet Chemicals Ltd is the parent company of XP LAB INC., manufacturers of Xp3 range of products,Bidi Group is thus the exclusive distributor of Xp3 products in the West African Sub region....he concluded.

The company has its head Office in the Greater Accra Region as well as Operational offices in the Ashanti and Central Regions of Ghana.

In Ivory Coast, the company’s operational office is in the cosmopolitan city of Abidjan.

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