Renewable-energy project, South Africa

31st July 2020

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Renewable-energy project.

Location
South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Sasol.

Project Description
In May 2020, Sasol invited bidders to participate in a request for information (RFI) process for the supply of renewable energy to its South African operations.

The company has identified renewable energy as a key lever for reducing its greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions and progressing it towards the production of products in a more sustainable manner.

Sasol intends procuring about 600 MW of renewable electricity capacity to reduce its GHG emissions by an estimated 1.6-million tons a year. This will favourably position it to deliver on its commitment of reducing its South African GHG emissions by at least 10% by 2030.

It is envisaged that the successful bidder/s will supply energy as independent power producer/, in terms of power purchase agreement/s agreed to between the parties.

In aligning with South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan, wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies are favoured at this stage. The projects must show a generation capacity of at least 20 MW to be implemented either as wheeled options from suitable locations across South Africa or as embedded options close to Sasol’s facilities in Sasolburg or Secunda.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The closing date for RFI submissions was Friday, June 5, 2020.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sasol head of group media relations
Alex Anderson, tel +27 10 344 6509 or email alex.anderson@sasol.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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