Dedicated to the African Continent
Energy & Trade Finance

Fuelling Africa's
Growth Engine

Jarox Partners delivers structured trade finance, refined petroleum supply and lubricant solutions purpose-built for the realities of African markets — from West Africa to the Indian Ocean.

$120B
African trade finance gap
$250M
Max facility per borrower
25+
Markets served across Africa
100%
AML / KYC compliant

Built for African Realities

Africa is endowed with significant crude oil resources yet remains overly reliant on imported refined petroleum products. The continent imports the vast majority of its diesel, gasoline, jet fuel and LPG — creating both a challenge and an opportunity.

Jarox is structured to operate precisely where traditional trade and banking systems struggle — bridging the gap between international supply chains and the on-the-ground realities of emerging African markets.

African fuel station — the infrastructure gap Jarox bridges
The infrastructure gap Jarox bridges
"Where capital meets
the continent."

Integrated Solutions for
Energy & Trade

Refined Petroleum Supply

End-to-end facilitation of diesel, gasoline, jet fuel and LPG imports into African markets. We manage the full cycle from cargo origination to in-country delivery with robust logistics oversight.

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Trade Finance Structuring

Bank-grade facilities including UPAS LCs, SBLCs, revolving borrowing base structures, prepayment and repo arrangements — sized from $5M to $250M per borrower across West & East Africa and MENA.

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Lubricants & Specialties

Distribution of quality lubricants including the Jasper Lube brand, formulated for African climate and equipment conditions. Primary distribution across Francophone Africa.

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Project Finance Advisory

Strategic advisory for complex energy transactions — from feasibility to financial close. We produce lender-ready documentation, risk matrices and financial models that clear credit committees.

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FX & Payment Solutions

Addressing Africa's systemic FX access challenges. We integrate liquidity solutions and cross-border payment structures that provide certainty where currency volatility and trust gaps impede trade.

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Compliance & Governance

Every transaction is underpinned by stringent AML/KYC practices, audited financials and full regulatory compliance. We operate to international standards in every market we touch.

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Closing the $120 Billion Gap

Banks in many African markets provide trade finance for only ~25% of goods trade, compared with 60–80% coverage in developed economies. This creates a structural "trust gap" — where payment barriers, currency volatility and restricted FX access prevent reliable cross-border settlements.

Jarox designs and arranges facilities that reduce risk and increase confidence for both local African importers and international suppliers, enabling trade flows that conventional banking cannot support.

Facility Spectrum

UPAS LC and deferred LC structures with discounting
SBLC / DLC issuance with confirmation and monetization
Revolving borrowing base facilities over inventory & receivables
Prepayment and repo structures with cargo control
Receivables purchase and payables finance
Gap financing for cash margin and demurrage exposures
Structured equity participation
$5M–$250M
Facility range per borrower
40–60%
Typical supplier upfront demand in African markets
~30%
Hidden fees added to cross-border invoice values
W. & E. Africa, MENA
Primary operating regions
Reliable trade finance — and therefore reliable energy supply — cannot be taken for granted. Securing payment certainty is as critical as securing the physical cargo itself.

From Refinery
to African Port

Jarox oversees the full petroleum supply chain — from cargo origination and vessel operations to in-country logistics. Our structured approach integrates cargo control, independent inspection layers and insurance coverage at every stage.

Every shipment is backed by robust documentation, compliance sign-off and verified counterparties — ensuring confidence at both ends of the transaction.

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Jasper Lube — Engineered
for African Conditions

Lube · Premium Lubricants
"Formulated for the terrain,
the climate, and the machine."
Distributed across Francophone Africa
🇨🇲 Cameroun 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire 🇸🇳 Sénégal 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇨🇩 DRC & more

Quality Lubrication Solutions for Demanding African Applications

The Jasper Lube range is specifically developed to meet the challenges of African industrial, transport and agricultural environments — including extreme heat, dust, and the demands of aging equipment fleets.

Our flagship product, Jasper Lube SAE 50, delivers superior protection for high-temperature, high-load diesel engines common across sub-Saharan Africa — from heavy trucks on unpaved roads to stationary generators and mining equipment.

Jasper Lube engine oils are primarily distributed across Francophone Africa, with active distribution networks in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Gabon and the DRC.

Beyond engine oils, the range covers gear oils, hydraulic fluids, greases and specialty industrial lubricants — all formulated for African market conditions and available in trade, industrial and retail packaging.

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Jasper Lube & Partner Brands

Browse our full range of lubricants and specialty products. Each product features a technical data sheet. Select a category below to explore the range — images and branded TDS documents can be inserted by the Jarox team.

Engine Oils

Mono & multigrade, diesel & petrol

Jasper

Gear & Transmission

Gearbox, axle & hydraulic

Jasper

Industrial & Specialty

Compressor, turbine, cutting

Greases

Multi-purpose & specialty

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Engine Oils — Indexed Product Pages: Each product below links to a dedicated page with full specifications, a downloadable TDS, and space for product photography. Contact the Jarox team to insert product images and branded data sheets.
Jasper Lube SAE 50
Jasper Lube SAE 50
SAE 50 · Monograde Diesel Engine Oil

Heavy-duty monograde diesel engine oil for high-temperature, high-load applications. Ideal for trucks, buses and generators in tropical African climates. API CF/SF.

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Jasper Lube 15W-40
Jasper Lube 15W-40
15W-40 · Multigrade Diesel Engine Oil

Premium multigrade diesel engine oil for modern and legacy diesel engines. All-season protection with enhanced oxidation resistance. API CI-4/SL.

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Jasper Lube 20W-50
Jasper Lube 20W-50
20W-50 · Petrol & Light Diesel

Versatile multigrade oil for petrol and light diesel engines in passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles across Africa. API SL/CF.

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ion
LUBRICANTS
ISO Certified
ISO 14001:2015 · ISO 45001:2018

ION Lubricants — Innovation for the Modern Engine

Jarox is an authorised distributor of ION Lubricants — a German-engineered, ISO-certified range covering the complete spectrum of automotive and industrial lubrication. The ION range spans petrol and diesel engine oils (PROTON & ELECTRON series), gear oils (NEUTRON), ATF fluids (TRANSON), motorcycle oils (MOTON), hydraulic oils (HYDRON), marine lubricants, compressor oils, industrial gear oils, greases and coolants.

Products meet and exceed leading OEM specifications including API, ACEA, MB, VW, BMW, Volvo, MAN, Renault, Cummins, Caterpillar and many more.

Petrol Engine Oils Diesel Engine Oils Gear & ATF Motorcycle Oils Hydraulic Marine Greases & Coolants
Request ION Full Catalogue

Distributor and bulk enquiries welcome. Additional product lines and partner brand catalogues available upon request.

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From Concept to Financial Close

01
Feasibility & Options Analysis
Rigorous assessment of project viability, market context and financing alternatives for energy infrastructure transactions.
02
Risk Allocation Matrices & Term Sheets
Structured risk frameworks and preliminary term packs that align sponsor and lender interests from the outset.
03
Financial Modelling
DSCR analysis, cash flow modelling and scenario testing designed to satisfy international lender requirements.
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Lender-Ready Documentation
Information Memoranda, credit documentation and procurement support (RFI/RFQ/RFP) to institutional standards.
05
Financing Closure Coordination
Term sheet negotiation and end-to-end coordination to drive transactions to financial close.

Jarox provides strategic advisory services that support complex transactions across the energy value chain — from upstream project origination through to downstream supply infrastructure.

Our services are designed to clear credit committees, address bankability risk and drive transactions to financial close — drawing on frameworks aligned with leading PPP and project finance practice in Africa and MENA.

We understand the contractual, financial and operational risks that stall sophisticated energy projects in emerging markets, and we know how to structure around them.

Governance, Compliance & ESG

Jarox operates under strict anti-corruption, AML and responsible trade finance standards. Compliance is embedded in every transaction — ensuring sustainable and ethical business practices in every market we operate in.

AML CompliantKYC VerifiedAnti-CorruptionESG AlignedResponsible Finance

Let's Work Together

Whether you're an energy importer, project developer, or institutional counterparty — we would be pleased to discuss how Jarox can support your objectives.

🇲🇺 Office — Mauritius

Jarox Partners Limited
Level 3, Ebene House
33 Cybercity, Hotel Avenue
Ebene, 72201
Mauritius

🇸🇨 Office — Seychelles

Jarox Partners LTD
Stevenson Delhomme Suites
Le Chantier, Mont Fleuri
Victoria, Mahé
Seychelles
General Enquiries
Chief Executive Officer
ION Lubricants

Product Catalogue

Download our full ION Lubricants catalogue — motor oils, diesel, ATF, gear oils, hydraulics, greases and more.

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