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MILESTONE PHASE
Phase 1 of the Fischer-Tropsch wax expansion project saw 7 200 t of steel erected and nearly 600 km of piping used
Phase 2 of wax expansion project under way
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has started the second phase of its Fischer-Tropsch wax expansion project (FTWEP) in Sasolburg, Mpumalanga, following the commissioning of the first phase of the... 


ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE
The power-to-liquids plant transforms water and carbon dioxide to high-purity synthetic fuels with the aid of renewable electricity
Synthetic fuel produced from air, water and green electrical energy
23rd October 2015

Dresden, Germany-based cleantech company Sunfire in April started producing synthetic diesel – which does not contain any sulphur or fossil oil – from air, water and green electrical energy at its... 


GTL base oil receives international acclaim
23rd October 2015

Based on its recent analysis of the lubricants industry international growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan Shell Lubricants was given the 2014 sub-Saharan Africa Frost & Sullivan Award for... 


PROGRESSING INVESTMENT
Early works activities, site preparation and civil construction work at the ethane cracker and derivatives complex in Louisiana have been under way since 2014
Petrochemicals giant maintains focus on US
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

While energy and chemicals major Sasol has somewhat shifted its focus from energy to chemicals in the near term, the company continues to drive its growth programmes in the US, Sasol president and... 


DELIVERY CAPABILITY
Mammoet Southern Africa uses several crawler cranes and jacking and lifting methods to ensure the most significant time-saving solutions for customers
Petrochemicals industry shows increased transport, heavy-lifting demand
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

In addition to being involved in close to 20 projects a year for a local petrochemicals manufacturer, transport and heavy-lifting services provider Mammoet Southern Africa has noted a marked demand... 


VISCOSITY REDUCTION
The high-temperature temper packaged heating system will be used to heat up the heavy fuel oil from 20 ˚C to 80 ˚C
Packaged heating system to reduce heavy fuel oil’s viscosity
23rd October 2015

Oil and gas specialised equipment supplier Energas Technologies this month commissioned a packaged heating system for a local oil storage facility upgrade – the first type of this installation for... 


PROMISING TECHNOLOGY
Ford’s project will test the first-ever cars to run on environment-friendly dimethyl ether and oxymethylene ether
Auto manufacturer looking to develop diesel cars to run on converted CO2
23rd October 2015

Automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company is spearheading a €3.5-million research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern... 


Industry body sees drop in PVC production numbers
23rd October 2015 By: David Oliveira

South African petrochemicals group Sasol supplied just under 144 000 t of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to the local industry last year, dropping from the near 150 000 t it supplied in 2013, reports the... 


PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENT Sasol Techno X seeks to expose the many facets of technology, encouraging leader to explore a range of disciplines and career choices
Another successful year for Sasol Techno X
23rd October 2015

International integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol hosted yet another successful Techno X exhibition which took place from August 3 and 7 in Secunda, Mpumalanga attracting almost 22 000... 


Sasol helps improve healthcare in Mabote district
23rd October 2015

As part of its corporate social responsibility programme geared towards improving Mozambique citizens’ access to healthcare through infrastructure development, international integrated energy and... 


Sasol promotes reading through book drive
23rd October 2015

Chemicals and energy company Sasol is set to handover close to 20 000 books to the Maharishi Institute the Girls and Boys Club of Soweto, at the Jabavu Community Library and the Vaal University of... 


Natural gas diesel reduces GHGs
23rd October 2015

Gas-to-liquids (GTL) systems developer Greyrock Energy last month announced the performance results from the testing of the company’s ultra-premium, zero sulfur diesel fuel. Greyrock’s fuels are... 


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Filteg
23rd October 2015

Filtration specialist and filtration products provider Filteg boasts a combination if skills, versatility, experience and top-quality equipment that give the company a distinct advantage over other... 


SEVERE SERVICE
The Titan severe service ball valves, which offer a substantial service life, were supplied with Rotork actuators for use in an extreme slurry application at Sasol
Service ball valves increase valve service life at wax expansion project
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Commercial and technical valve solution specialist Heaton Valves Africa (HVA) last month supplied 14 Titan severe service ball valves for the second phase of petrochemicals giant Sasol’s... 


Increased focus on water technology and conservation
24th October 2014 By: Jonathan Rodin

Owing to energy and chemical company Sasol’s water-conservation partnership with the Emfuleni municipality, 4.76-million cubic meters of water, to the value of about R26-million, have been saved in... 


SLURRY BED REACTOR Commissioning of Phase 2 of the Fischer-Tropsch wax expansion project is on track to take place during the second half of 2016
Progress in foundational business projects
24th October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

South African energy and chemicals group Sasol continues to diversify its local business portfolio by driving several local chemical projects, including the 334.5 t Fischer-Tropsch wax expansion... 


PROJECT SITE The Oltin Yo'l gas-to-liquids plant, with a capacity to produce about 38 000 bbl/d, is scheduled to start operations in August 2017
Uzbekistan, Canada and US GTL projects progress
24th October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Independent research and consulting firm Enerdata’s analyst brief, ‘The future of the GTL industry’, published in August, states that South African energy and chemicals group Sasol, together with... 


TUBE AND SHELL HEAT EXCHANGER The heat exchangers are suitable for use in various industries, including the oil and gas sectors
Fabricator completes retubing project
24th October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Local fabrication company ERD Fab, a division of Gauteng-based structural steel product manufacturer Structa Group, completed a heat-exchanger retubing project in July for energy and petrochemicals... 


ESCRAVOS GAS-TO-LIQUIDS PROJECT In June the plant, which Sasol has a 10% share in, achieved first production
Nigerian GTL project starts production
24th October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Over the past three years, South African energy and chemicals group Sasol had placed significant focus on developing gas-based opportunities in Africa, which included the $9.5-billion Escravos... 


SAFE OPERATIONS Oryx GTL recorded about 16-million work hours without a lost-time incident
GTL project boasts impressive use and safety figures
24th October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

The use rate of the flagship Oryx gas-to-liquids (GTL) project – the joint venture (JV) between South African energy and chemicals group Sasol and Qatari State-owned Qatar Petroleum – increased... 


SASOL SOLVENTS GERMANY The 76% decrease in operating profit of Sasol’s solvents unit was as a result of the negative impact of the sale of its Solvents Germany operations
Repositioning results in sale of Iranian and German businesses
24th October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

South African energy and chemicals group Sasol completed the disposal of its German and Iranian assets in the past year to “strategically reposition” its global operations. Speaking at the company... 


Largest career expo in SA draws significant crowd
24th October 2014

Sasol Techno X, the largest career expo in the country, drew 20 023 learners in its effort to inspire and enthuse grade 9 to grade 12 learners. Held from August 11 to 15, at the Sasol ChemCity... 


Football talent programme launched
24th October 2014

Petrol and chemicals company Sasol, in partnership with the South African Football Association (Safa), launched a football talent development programme in the Fezile Dabi district, at the Harry... 


Environmental organisations seek amici curiae
24th October 2014

Two groups of environmental rights organisations have given notice of their intention to seek consent to be admitted as friends of the court (amici curiae), in court proceedings launched in May by... 


Petrochemicals company gains international recognition
24th October 2014

Energy and chemicals company Sasol and safety, health, environment and quality specialist Unplugged Communications had a clean sweep at the International Association of Business Communicators... 


R100 000 invested into Nelson Mandela Bay
24th October 2014

Through Sasol Oil, chemical and energy company Sasol’s fuels marketing and sales business, R100 000 will be invested in the Nelson Mandela Bay and George areas. This will be implemented through the... 


CREATIVE COMPRESSOR SOLUTION The compressors were initially designed as oil-free air compressors, and had to be modified to accommodate the flow of nitrogen
Company assists nitrogen project
24th October 2014

Compressor and generator hire company Rand-Air, which is part of international engineering group Atlas Copco, played a significant role in the recent timely delivery of mission-critical equipment... 


EXPANDED OFFERING ImproChem concluded the purchase and integration of Swiss speciality chemicals company Clariant’s African water treatment business on July 1
Company expands offering to hydrocarbon processing and petrochemical sectors
24th October 2014

JSE-listed speciality chemicals group African Explosives and Chemical Industries’ (AECI’s) wholly owned water, energy and air solutions subsidiary ImproChem recently expanded its technology... 


SHINING BRIGHT Sasol achieved an operating profit of R41.7-billion on revenue of R202.7-billion
Realignment of operational focus and practices drives success
24th October 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Last month South African energy and chemicals group Sasol highlighted at its full-year financial results briefing for the year ended June 30 that the organisation intended to continue improving... 


School competes against universities in solar race
24th October 2014 By: Jonathan Rodin

Maragon Private Schools Olympus pupils competed at energy and chemical company Sasol’s Solar Challenge from September 27, which entailed driving a solar-powered car over eight days covering 2 000... 


New gas-to-power plant in Moz inaugurated
24th October 2014

The Central Térmica de Ressano Garcia (CTRG) gas-to-power plant was inaugurated in August. This is Mozambique’s first permanent large-scale gas-to-power facility in Ressano Garcia, which is on the... 


Annual report ranked best in the world
25th October 2013 By: Anine Kilian

South African petrochemicals company Sasol's 2012 annual integrated report has received an award for its level of transparency from report monitoring, scanning, scoring and rating company... 


New group executive appointed at Sasol
25th October 2013 By: Zandile Mavuso

Integrated energy and chemical company Sasol’s New Business Development group executive Ernst Oberholster began his duties in his new position this month, which entail overseeing Sasol’s current... 


Sasol invests over R600m in socioeconomic projects
25th October 2013 By: Zandile Mavuso

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol notes that mathematics, science and technology play an important role in the country and, to compete favourably with developed and emerging economies,... 


Expansion in line with customer demand
25th October 2013 By: Zandile Mavuso

Secunda-based process engineering company CDE Process built a new drafting and piping department in the first quarter of 2013, which is expected to be fully operational by the end of October. 


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