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Sasol expects to narrow full-year headline loss
29th April 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol says it expects to report at least a 20% year-on-year improvement in headline earnings a share for the financial year ending June 30. It had posted a headline loss a... 


Power lines in the foreground, with Sasol's Secunda complex in the background
Sasol and Air Liquide initiate first phase of 900 MW renewables procurement process
13th April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Sasol and Air Liquide have formally announced plans to jointly procure 900 MW of renewable-energy capacity from independent power producers (IPPs) by 2030 and have issued a request for proposal... 


AGES LIKE A FINE WINE Over the recommended life span of a structure, stainless steel becomes more economical because of reduced maintenance and refurbishment required
Increase in tanks demand presents challenges
9th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

Despite a global increase in stainless steel tanks production over the past 12 months – particularly for the food and beverage sectors – some subsectors are facing challenges, says stainless steel... 


Nyanza Light Metals invests R4.5bn in titanium dioxide plant at Richard’s Bay IDZ
8th April 2021 By: Yvonne Silaule

Chemicals manufacturing company Nyanza Light Metals has invested R4.5-billion on the construction of a plant to produce titanium dioxide at the Richard’s Bay Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), in... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI sets 2025 sustainability targets
26th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group AECI has set itself six group-specific sustainability targets for 2025, as shared in the company’s first-ever sustainability report published on March 26. The sustainability... 


Sasol, Eskom achieve dismal results in emissions benchmark study
24th March 2021 By: Donna Slater

Investor engagement initiative on climate change Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) issued its first Net Zero Company Benchmark of the world’s biggest corporate emitters, including petrochemicals and... 


POWER-TENTIAL
Biogas has the potential to contribute significantly to the power mix in South Africa and globally
Biogas holds great power generation potential
19th March 2021 By: Halima Frost

South Africa has the potential to generate upwards of 10 000 MW of power if it were to harness and capitalise on all biogas opportunities, however, the greatest challenge is not a lack of capacity... 


Sasol says unit's dollar-denominated notes offering oversubscribed more than 3 times
12th March 2021 By: Reuters

South African petrochemical firm Sasol said on Friday an offering of dollar-denominated senior notes by its unit was oversubscribed more than three times for a total orderbook of $4.60-billion. The... 


COLD CUTS
Jet Demolition holds a number of highly specialised cold-cutting demolition tools and attachments for its fleet of demolition machines.
Petrochemicals plant demolition under way
12th March 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demolition contractor Jet Demolition is wrapping up a petrochemical demolition project valued at about R20-million. Jet Demolition project manager André Botes tells Engineering News that the... 


EXTRA, EXTRA
The capacity expansion will assist in terms of local supply to the industrial and automotive sectors
Compounder adds new plant capacity
12th March 2021 By: Darren Parker

Speciality compound producer Continental Engineering Compounds has invested R25-million in building a new specialised production line at its Westmead factory, in KwaZulu-Natal. The added capacity... 


COOL STUFF
South Africa is a good location for water-based coolants because ambient temperatures seldom drop below freezing point
Production plant upgrade heralds next-gen coolant
12th March 2021 By: Darren Parker

Local petroleum and petrochemical products manufacturer African Oil Blending Corporation (AOBC) has secured about R130-million to repurpose and upgrade its Harrismith lubricant blending production... 


Czech chemicals company expanding into Africa, the Americas
11th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Czech-based Draslovka Holdings will be expanding its footprint into Africa and the Americas. The company, a family-owned group producing cyanide-based specialty chemicals, has developed a new... 


Eskom, Sasol face government ultimatum to meet emission limits
Eskom, Sasol face government ultimatum to meet emission limits
10th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

Eskom Holdings and Sasol, South Africa’s two biggest polluters, must comply with emission limits even if it costs them tens of billions of rand, Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said. The... 


Chieta provides R1.64m in funding to universities
9th March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Chemical Industry Education and Training Authority (Chieta) will provide two South African universities with R1.64-million to support chemical industry research, innovation and work-integrated... 


Probe finds Mpumalanga, Gauteng hydrogen sulphide levels above WHO recommendations
1st March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

An ongoing probe by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) to determine the cause of the high levels of air pollution reported in Mpumalanga and Gauteng during the week of... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s diversification strategy helped to deliver solid 2020 performance amid challenging year
24th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has declared a final cash dividend of 470c apiece for the year ended December 31, 2020, despite a 55% year-on-year decrease in profit from operations to... 


The Secunda complex, in Mpumalanga
Sasol upscales renewables roll-out ambition to 900 MW, starts plotting big green-hydrogen role
22nd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol announced on Monday that it would pursue a 900 MW renewable-energy roll-out at its Secunda and Sasolburg complexes by 2030, raising its initial deployment target of 600 MW by 50%.... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol abandons rights issue as it secures $3.3bn from asset disposals
22nd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Chemicals and energy group Sasol confirmed on Monday that it would no longer pursue a rights issue in light of progress made, through assets sales and cost savings, to shore up its debt-laden... 


SME development programme to benefit the local chemicals sector
9th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Chemicals sector education and training body the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta) and the University of Johannesburg Centre of Entrepreneurship have launched a small... 


DuPont covers used to protect Covid-19 vaccines
5th February 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The arrival of the first AstraZeneca vaccine doses in South Africa on February 2 was a significant moment for the country, says chemicals company DuPont, which notes that its Tyvek AirCargo covers... 


Lubricants offered for high temperatures
5th February 2021

Lubrication products used in certain applications are subjected to much harsher conditions or higher temperatures than others. This is why lubrication specialist Lubrication Engineers (LE) believes... 


Growth in use of bioplastics must be part of holistic policy approach to sustainability, says TIPS
2nd February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa must leverage a range of policy interventions, from developing new production inputs, incentives and taxes, to public procurement and consumer engagement initiatives, to effectively... 


Energy multinational outlines South Africa’s $100bn green hydrogen export opportunity
Energy multinational outlines South Africa’s $100bn green hydrogen export opportunity
2nd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

French energy multinational Engie says that South Africa is ideally positioned, by virtue of its solar and wind endowments, to emerge as a global leader in the production of green hydrogen and... 


Eskom, Sasol rebuffed, Creecy says as she fights pollution suit
2nd February 2021 By: Bloomberg

Environmental Affairs Minister Barbara Creec said she rejected pleas for leniency from senior executives at the country’s two biggest air polluters as she responded to a lawsuit that says her... 


Sasol to report higher interim EPS, HEPS but lower Ebitda
29th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol expects to deliver a strong set of results for the six months ended December 31, 2020, despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, a severe decline in crude oil prices... 


Kim Pratley
Positive and passionate Kim Pratley passes away
22nd January 2021 By: Schalk Burger

South African industrial chemicals and supplies manufacturer Pratley has announced the passing of  CEO and MD Kim Pratley on January 19. “As a company, we mourn the passing of our beloved father,... 


Divestment of Sasol's interest in Gemini JV finalised
4th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals giant Sasol says the divestment of its 50% interest in the Gemini high-density polyethylene (HDPE) joint venture to Ineos Olefins and Polymers US successfully closed on... 


Sasol's JV with LyondellBasell now established
Sasol's JV with LyondellBasell now established
2nd December 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa's Sasol said on Wednesday its Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene joint venture (JV) with chemical company LyondellBasell Industries had been established, following closure of the deal... 


CEO Seelan Gobalsamy
Omnia firmly in ‘fix and renew’ phase following September interim period
24th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings is now firmly in the "fix and renew" phase of its turnaround strategy, where implementation of the new operating model during the six months,... 


Sasol subsidiary to sell stake in Texas business for $404m
24th November 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Sasol Chemicals North America (SCNA), a wholly owned subsidiary of JSE-listed Sasol, has agreed principle terms with INEOS Gemini HDPE Holding Company and a new entity (Newco) to be formed by INEOS... 


Sasol shareholders back JV with LyondellBasell for US project
Sasol shareholders back JV with LyondellBasell for US project
20th November 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa's Sasol said on Friday shareholders have approved a proposed agreement to form a joint venture with chemical company LyondellBasell Industries at its US Lake Charles Chemicals Project... 


Sasol's board agrees to 20% fee reduction
18th November 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa's Sasol said on Wednesday its board agreed to a 20% cut in the fees proposed for approval at its 2020 annual general meeting due to erosion of shareholder value over the past two years... 


Final Lake Charles unit reaches beneficial operation
16th November 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Energy and chemicals company Sasol’s low-density polyethylene (LDPE) unit at the Lake Charles Chemicals Complex (LCCP), in Louisiana, in the US, reached beneficial operation on November 15. The... 


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