Rolls-Royce Partners with Karimjee Group to Drive Power Solutions in Tanzania

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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, September 10, 2024/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) (www.Rolls-Royce.com) through its Power Systems division, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Karimjee Group, a leading conglomerate in East Africa with almost 200 years of history, to deliver advanced mtu power solutions across Tanzania. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the country’s energy infrastructure, supporting sustainable development, and boosting industrial growth.

Under this partnership, Rolls-Royce will leverage Karimjee Group’s extensive market presence, local expertise, and distribution network to offer the full mtu product portfolio – especially power generation systems, a strategic focus of the Power Systems division of Rolls-Royce.

Rolls-Royce, through the mtu brand from Power Systems, is globally renowned for its high-performance propulsion solutions and power generation systems. The portfolio includes diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission-critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids perfectly suited to meet the demanding critical and industrial needs in Tanzania.

mtu engines are known for their low emissions, high efficiency and capability to operate on a variety of alternative liquid and gaseous fuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), biodiesel, synthetic diesel, natural gas and biogas.

Sustainable Development: With a focus on reducing carbon emissions, Rolls-Royce’s energy-efficient solutions align with Tanzania’s sustainability goals while contributing to the country’s economic development.

Karimjee Group’s deep understanding of the Tanzanian market ensures that customers will receive unparalleled support, including after-sales service, maintenance and technical expertise.

Rishad Karimjee, Director of Karimjee, said:

“We are excited to partner with Rolls-Royce to bring world-class power solutions to Tanzania. This partnership underscores our commitment to driving industrial growth and sustainable development in the region by providing our customers with the most advanced and reliable technologies available.”

Cobus van Schalkwyk, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, commented:

“Our collaboration with Karimjee is a significant milestone in our efforts to expand our presence in Africa. Together, we will provide Tanzanian industries with the energy solutions they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.”

Press photos for download can be found at Media Centre (mtu-Solutions.com) (https://apo-opa.co/3zeLzmq).

For further information, contact:
Media
Rolls-Royce Plc
Lydia-Claire Halliday
Tel: +254708000510
Email: lydia@lchconsultancy.com

Karimjee Group
Nadah Dhiyebi
Email: nadah.dhiyebi@karimjee.com

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc:

1. Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Our products and service packages enable our customers to connect people, societies, cultures and economies together; they meet the growing need for power generation across multiple industries; and enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power to protect.
2. Rolls-Royce has a presence in 48 countries and customers in more than 150, comprising over 250 commercial large aero engine customers, 160 armed forces and navies and approximately 40,000 active Power Systems customers. We are committed to becoming a net zero company by 2050 and we support our customers to do the same.
3. Annual underlying revenue was was £15.4bn (55.12trillion TZS) in 2023, underlying operating profit was £1.6bn (5.73trillion TZS) and free cash flow £1.3bn (4.65trillion TZS).
4. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).
5. Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs more than 10,500 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry. The portfolio also includes diesel and gas systems and battery solutions for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids. With its climate friendly technologies, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is helping to drive the energy transition.

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