Past Investments

Calulo Renewable Energy Holdings (“CREH”)

Following CREH divestment from Mulilo during 2023, the shareholders of CREH took a decision to divest from its operating assets, namely, Mulilo Prieska and Riverbank Windpower, a 34,5 MW windfarm in Wesley – Ciskei in which Calulo held a 22.5% stake during 2025, CREH divested from these two assets.

Mulilo Renewable Energy Holdings “Mulilo”

Established in 2008, Mulilo is a renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP). Mulilo experienced tremendous success in the South African renewable energy industry. This success resulted in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a worldclass renewable energy private equity investor to acquire a majority shareholding in Mulilo in 2023, exiting Calulo’s interest in Mulilo.

KES – Kukhanya Energy Services

Kukhanya Energy Services’ primary focus is to provide a wide range of energy services to rural communities in South Africa. The French multinational electric utility company, EDF purchased Calulo’s shares in KES  during 2024.

Oiltanking GC

Oiltaking GC, previously held by Calulo, Oiltanking GmbH “Oiltanking” and Grindrod  was an independent bulk liquid storage provider for oils, chemicals, gases and dry bulk. Following Oiltanking’s exit from South Africa, the company was unbundled and OTGC Tank Terminals sold to FFS. Today, FFS Tank Terminals is a highly successful independent bulk liquid storage provider operating around the major ports in South Africa.

Gilbarco AFS

Gilbarco Veeder-Root acquired Automated Fuel Systems Group (Proprietary) Limited (AFS Group), a Johannesburg based company in May 2013. Calulo Petrochemical joined as a strategic local partner to empower the AFS Group to service the South African regional market whilst respecting the values of the Broad-based economic empowerment. Calulo divested from Gilbarco AFS during 2022 but continue to maintain a strong commercial relationship with Gilbarco AFS.

Transit Solutions

Transit Solutions was acquired by the internationally renowned fuel management technology company, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, in 2013 as part of its Automated Fuel Systems acquisition. Calulo divested from Transit Solutions during 2022 as a part of the divesture from Gilbarco AFS.

Grindrod Limited

Grindrod and Calulo concluded a strategic partnership during 2009. During 2020, Calulo divested from Grindrod but continues to maintain a strong commercial relationship with Grindrod and continues to utilise many of its services and vast network.

Rohlig – Grindrod

Röhlig-Grindrod Logistics (“RG”) was formed in 2000 when German based international freight forwarder Röhlig & Co merged with the multifaceted South African based logistics management group, Grindrod Limited. Upon conclusion of our strategic partnership, RG acquired Calulo’s stake during 2021.

Calulo Marine

Calulo Marine was founded in 2003. It was the first independent black owned business to enter the market as the supplier of marine fuels and lubricants to the local marine sector. Due to the synergies with FFS Refiners, Calulo sold Calulo Marine to FFS during 2020. Today FFS Marine supplies maritime fuels to both local and international fleets, with a strong presence in South African ports.

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Mkuseli Faku

Executive Chairman

Mkhuseli started his career in the oil industry with Shell, as a Retail Territory Manager and proceeded to be the Managing Director of Afric Oil, South Africa’s first black oil company. As the founder of Calulo Investments, he is one of the authors of the South Africa’s first Black Economic Empowerment charters, the Liquid Fuels Charter.

He is the founding member of the SA’s World Petroleum Congress and Nepad Energy, having served on both committees. He serves in several boards both listed and unlisted and is a Governor of the board of Rhodes University.

He is an alumni of Rhodes University, Wits Business School and Harvard Business School in Boston United States of America, where he read legal studies, industrial sociology, advanced management skills and Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurialship.