AA Rano Nigeria, a leading downstream petroleum marketing company, has unveiled the country’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations, signalling a major step in the digital transformation of Nigeria’s fuel retail sector.
The initiative is part of a strategic partnership with Nigerian technology firm Petrosoft Limited, which specialises in downstream oil and gas management systems. Under the agreement, Petrosoft will deploy its SmartPump technology across AA Rano’s retail network nationwide.
Scheduled to go live in January 2026, the unmanned stations will offer 24-hour self-service fuelling, contactless payments, and real-time monitoring, eliminating the need for on-site attendants. The stations are designed to enhance transparency, reduce operational inefficiencies, and give customers confidence that they receive the exact amount of fuel paid for.
Speaking on the development, AA Rano’s General Manager, Retail, Mohammed Sule, said the move reflects the company’s focus on innovation and service delivery in a competitive downstream market. He emphasised that the unmanned stations set a new standard for reliability, speed, and customer convenience in Nigeria.
Petrosoft Limited will power the stations using its proprietary SmartPump technology, integrating retail automation, corporate fuel management, and inventory monitoring. The system enables self-service refuelling, automatic vehicle identification for corporate fleets, real-time dispenser control, advanced tank gauging,g and cloud-based monitoring to track fuel levels, detect leaks, and prevent theft.
Petrosoft CEO Dr Joshua Denila said the project highlights the potential of locally developed technology to tackle inefficiencies in Nigeria’s energy retail market. He added that the partnership with AA Rano aims to provide world-class automation solutions for both retail outlets and large-scale corporate fuelling hubs.
