Name of the Project
Alkoxylation plant project.

Location
The project will be located at the Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park, in Jiangsu province, China.

Project Owner/s
Sasol.

Project Description
The new production unit will modernise and expand Sasol’s current alkoxylation capacity, research and development facility and technical support capability in Nanjing.

The project entails the construction of an alkoxylation plant, with a capacity of about 150 000 t/y, with the option of using either branched or linear alcohols to meet differentiated customer requirements in applications such as detergent, personal care, textiles and leather, metal working and lubrication, paper inks and coatings, as well as the oil and gas recovery markets.

As part of the scope of the project, Sasol has also expanded its research and development and technical support capabilities within the Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start /End Date
The project broke ground in June 2017 and reached beneficial operation in April 2019.

Latest Developments
Sasol reached beneficial operation of its new alkoxylation plant on April 18.

The Chinese market is expected to account for 40% of global chemical demand by 2020.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
According to Sasol executive VP Bernard Klingenberg, construction was completed within the expected timeframe and approved budget.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sasol senior specialist: media relations Matebello Motloung, tel +27 10 344 9256 or email matebello.motloung@sasol.com.