Marahoué Petrol

Marahoué Petrol

Entrepreneurs

George Tivoly

George Tivoly

Founder & CEO

George Tivoly is a Founder & CEO at Marahoué Petrol.
Paul Herman Touvoli

Paul Herman Touvoli

Co-Founder

Paul Herman Touvoli is a Co-Founder at Marahoué Petrol.
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Idea

Marahoué Petrol is a startup focused on providing safe, reliable, and professionally managed fuel access in Tofla, Ivory Coast. The company seeks to address the widespread informal fuel sales, often involving dangerous practices such as the use of reused plastic bottles for petrol. These practices not only put vendors at risk but also the surrounding community, due to the volatile nature of petrol. Marahoué Petrol aims to build a trustworthy brand that ensures safety and convenience for customers while meeting the demands of the growing transport economy in Ivory Coast. With an emphasis on community-focused service, Marahoué Petrol is committed to establishing a robust and cohesive brand identity.

Challenge

Marahoué Petrol faces several challenges, starting with the absence of any formal petrol stations in Tofla, which presents a major opportunity as the first-mover in the region. The company will also need to overcome community hesitation and trust-building challenges due to the widespread reliance on informal fuel sales. The increasing demand for fuel in Tofla, driven by rising transport and generator usage, further emphasizes the urgency for a regulated solution. However, despite these challenges, Marahoué Petrol’s scalable business model provides an excellent opportunity for growth, as they plan to build new stations each year to serve the expanding market in Ivory Coast.

Solution

Marahoué Petrol addresses a critical gap in Tofla’s fuel market by providing a regulated, safe, and modern petrol station. The company’s solution directly targets the hazards posed by the informal fuel sales that dominate the region, where plastic bottles, which are not designed to store petrol, are commonly used. This practice leads to the potential for dangerous leaks and explosions, especially in densely populated areas. Marahoué Petrol will provide an alternative that is both safer and more reliable, offering a regulated supply of fuel while protecting customers and vendors. Additionally, the company aims to create a strong brand identity and messaging framework tailored to the region’s growing transportation needs.


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Equitypilot Supports Rural Energy And Services Rollout With Marahoue Petroleum & Co In Tofla
20 Jan 2026

Equitypilot Supports Rural Energy And Services Rollout With Marahoue Petroleum & Co In Tofla

Bouaflé, Ivory Coast & Dubai, UAE — Jan 20, 2026 

Rural and peri-urban corridors in the Marahoué region report rising vehicle flows, agricultural transport needs and limited access to fuel and ancillary services. Tofla  a growing locality 40 km from Bouaflé and about 15 km from Sinfra — currently has no station-service within a 15 km radius. National trends also show sustained growth in fuel consumption and strong demand for diesel and retail convenience services in secondary cities, creating a clear gap for a modern, compliant station that serves both residents and professional fleets.

What the Startup Delivers? 

Marahoué Petrol is developing a full-service station in Tofla combining fuel (diesel, super, GPL), a convenience retail area, vehicle wash and light maintenance, and customer-first amenities (clean restrooms, potable water point and driver rest facilities). The project plan covers environmental and safety compliance, modern payment methods, and a local procurement strategy to stock regionally produced goods.

Why Now?

With Bouaflé registering substantial regional consumption and agricultural transport driving diesel demand, the timing aligns with infrastructure upgrades on key axes and increased local economic activity. The Marahoue Petroleum proposal responds to both an underserved local market and regulatory expectations by committing to double-walled storage, hydrocarbon separators, vapor recovery and staff training in safety and environmental procedures.

Program Plan (first 30–60 days)

- Confirm final permitting and Ciapol/Ande compliance checklist. - Complete detailed site engineering and procurement for tanks, dispensers and surveillance. - Initiate local hiring and customer research to finalize convenience assortment. - Launch community outreach to inform local transport operators and cooperatives of fleet card and B2B offers.

Leadership Comment

Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re excited to support Marahoue Petroleum & Co through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders.’

Next 90 Days

Marahoue Petroleum & Co will finalize construction plans, place core equipment orders, onboard a management team and begin commercial engagement with local transporters and agribusiness buyers. Budget planning in the study targets a total project cost of 75,573,500 F CFA; funding structure and timelines will be refined through EquityPilot support.

Competitive landscape

Regional market mapping shows several branded operators concentrated in Bouaflé and Sinfra but a complete absence in Tofla and nearby stretches. The station’s differentiation is service breadth: B2B fuel supply for fleets, GPL cylinders for households, and a convenience offer tailored to rural travelers and truckers.

Ecosystem relevance

The project links to regional economic activity anacardes, palm and food crops and to transport flows between Yamoussoukro, Bouaflé and Daloa. EquityPilot will connect Marahoue Petroleum & Co to logistics partners, payment providers (mobile money), and technical mentors for compliance and operations.

About Marahoue Petroleum & Co

Marahoue Petroleum & Co is a planned station-service operator focused on delivering safe, compliant and customer-centric fuel and convenience services to underserved communities in the Marahoué region. The company’s model emphasizes environmental safeguards, local sourcing and tailored services for professional transport customers and residents.

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