Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.
Franco de Vries is an experienced engineering manager currently serving as the Acting Regional Engineering Manager at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd., overseeing projects and maintenance at fuel terminals and depots since September 2023. Previously, Franco held multiple positions at Chevron from 2006 to November 2023, including Senior JIG Aviation Fuels Inspector, Regional Reliability Engineer, and Facilities Engineer, focusing on maintenance, inspections, contractor management, and strategic sourcing. Franco's early career included roles at Foster Wheeler and DB Thermal, where project management and design engineering were key responsibilities. Franco holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the University of Cape Town, a Professional Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University, and degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.
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Astron Energy is one of the leading suppliers of petroleum products in South Africa through its vast network of approximately 850 service stations. Astron Energy owns and operates the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery, with a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day. The refinery, located in Milnerton, Cape Town, produces petrol, diesel, jet fuel, LPG, bitumen gas and other speciality products. The company’s Durban-based Lubricants Manufacturing Plant has world class blending and base oil storage capabilities, through which it markets and exports high-quality products to consumers across the country and to key African markets. Astron Energy has a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment rating against the amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice. The company has committed to protecting people and the environment and to driving sustainable economic growth in South Africa through its social investment programmes in health, education and economic development.