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The above image depicts one of Sasol's Shondoni Mine.
Early signs of sustainable improvements across collieries
6th October 2023

Global chemical and energy company Sasol president and CEO Fleetwood Grobler, speaking at Sasol’s annual financial results presentation held on August 23, 2023, noted that its ‘full potential’... 


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Conference gives insights into PVC industry
6th October 2023

Voluntary industry association representing the entire value chain of the local polyvinyl chloride (PVC) industry, the Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA), proudly celebrated a historic... 


An image of the Kemp drilling rig LEVENT 1001 that is being refurbished for Sasol's Shondoni mine
Local manufacturer refurbishes, rebuilds drill rig
6th October 2023 By: Lynne Davies

Specialist drilling company Technique Drilling Services (TDS) is engaged in a rebuild and repair project, which includes new modifications for a Kemp drilling rig LEVENT 1001 for the Shondoni mine,... 


An image depicting a Sasol fueling station
Sasol hands over 285 ha land to government
7th October 2022

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has handed over 285 ha of agricultural land to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) to support the further development of... 


An image depicting Sasol offices
Sasol addresses food security, unemployment in its communities
7th October 2022

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has launched Bridge to Work (BtW), a portfolio of initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment in its communities across the country. This is done by developing... 


An image depicting two people using rope access
Rope access project completed
7th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Rope access specialist Skyriders has completed a rope access project for a petrochemicals producer in South Africa. The project was divided into two phases, with the first phase being completed... 


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Plans in place despite setbacks
7th October 2022

Despite global energy markets being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war, consequently causing inflation, chemicals and energy company Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler said, during... 


A photo of seven air separation units and a pylon in the background
Production site acquisition finalised
1st October 2021

Multinational industrial gas company Air Liquide’s acquisition of integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol’s 16 Air Separation Units (ASUs) in Secunda, Mpumalanga has now been finalised. The... 


A photo of the fully assembled Zenith robotic inspection device including camera, controller and tripod
New drone tech improves inspection capabilities
1st October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Work-at-height company Skyriders has added the Zenith robotic inspection device –a new vertical inspection technology – to its portfolio of services. The winch-operated pan-tilt-zoom camera drone... 


A photo of a Sasol plant emitting pollution into the air while crops and flowers grow in the foreground
Carbon tax ineffective against major emitters
1st October 2021 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s “laughably weak and ineffective” carbon tax regime is no disincentive to carbon-intensive businesses, such as integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol, environmental activist... 


A photo of a healthworker’s hands filling out a form at a table with Covid-19 vaccinations lined up in the foreground
More equipment donated in the fight against Covid-19
1st October 2021

Integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol has donated mobile clinics, vaccine carriers, laptops, specialised World Health Organisation-approved medical refrigerators and freezers, as well as... 


BRIGHTER FUTURE 
The need for South Africa to move towards a lower-carbon economy, and to pursue an energy mix that supports this imperative, is of utmost importance
Emissions roadmap launched
2nd October 2020

Chemicals and energy group Sasol has announced the launch of its 2030 emissions roadmap for its South African operations. “This roadmap details our path to at least 10% reduction in greenhouse gas... 


QUICK RESPONDERS Sasol took immediate steps to implement a comprehensive response plan to stabilise the business in the short term
Financial response plan implemented
2nd October 2020

In the face of the oil price collapse and unprecedented challenges, chemicals and energy group Sasol took immediate steps to implement a comprehensive response plan to stabilise the business in the... 


HIGH ROLLER
NDT comprises a number of techniques that enables Skyriders to evaluate and test the integrity of a structure, component or system
NDT viable in volatile environments
2nd October 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Rope access specialist Skyriders provides non-destructive testing (NDT) for a large petrochemicals producer in South Africa. “NDT comprises a number of techniques that enable us to evaluate and... 


Producer to mitigate Covid-19 challenges
2nd October 2020

With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, chemicals and energy group Sasol took urgent steps to stabilise the group in the short term. Sasol released its integrated report and 2020 performance for... 


BREATHING EASY
The PAPR system purifies air by sucking it through a series of specific air filters, subsequently delivering clean, purified air into the helmet for the welder to breathe
Safe and certified welding supply
2nd October 2020

With fully certified technology being necessary to improve the quality, quantity and safety in the chemicals and petrochemicals environment, integrated gas and welding distributor Unique Welding... 


KEEP IT CLEAN 
Sasol has committed to fund 25 additional Packa-Ching mobile units across South Africa
Innovative recycling initiative receives funding
2nd October 2020

Recycling company Packa-Ching has seen community residents across South Africa making an income by selling their recyclable packaging, shifting a change in behaviour towards packaging waste and... 


Wieland SA
Wieland SA
30th September 2020

Wieland SA celebrates 45 years of supplying high-quality, semi-finished copper and copper alloy products to the local and export markets.  Based in Edenvale, Johannesburg, Wieland SA specialises in... 


BREATHING EASY
The powered, air-purifying respirator system not only eliminates welding fumes, but also petrochemical fumes
Welding safety extends to petrochem industry
22nd November 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Welding fumes are known to be particularly poisonous and a contaminant to the surrounding air, which is why welding solutions provider Unique Welding focuses on advanced welding safety,... 


WHAT A VIEW
In May, Sasol re-evaluated and set out the principal factors that had resulted in an increase in the Lake Charles Chemical Project capital cost guidance
Remediation announced following LCCP review
22nd November 2019

With the capital cost of the Lake Charles Chemicals Project (LCCP) in May forecasted as $12.9-billion, as opposed to the initial $12.6-billion forecast in February, Petrochemical producer Sasol’s... 


Internship programme taking off without limitations
22nd November 2019

The second edition of integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol and national administrative governing body South African Football Association’s (Safa’s) #Limitless internship programme is... 


HEMANT HARIE
Without effective data management and protection, organisations within the petrochemical industry may fall victim to data loss
Petrochemicals industry demand forecast to slow down by 2030
22nd November 2019

Management consulting firm McKinsey predicts that by 2030, global petrochemicals demand growth may slow from 3.6% to between 2% and 3%, says data management consultants Gabsten Technologies MD... 


BEACON OF LIGHT
Sasol retailers aim to create a personalised and digitally connected platform for the consumer
Optimising processes for consumer convenience
22nd November 2019

With the intent of growing and expanding its retail business footprint, integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol is adapting its processes to best suit consumer needs. 


FLEETWOOD GROBLER
The new Sasol president, chief executive officer and executive director as effective November 1, 2019
Company continues to aim for balanced debt maturity profile
22nd November 2019

Integrated chemicals and petrochemicals major Sasol continues to actively manage its balance sheet with the objective of maintaining a robust liquidity position and a balanced debt maturity profile. 


UP, UP AND AWAY
Skyriders’ projects and safety team assesses the task at hand and determines the type of equipment needed to carry out the task safely
Rope access ensures optimal maintenance of petrochem tanks
22nd November 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The highly explosive nature of the petrochemicals environment requires trained personnel, and often the scope of the work involves a work-at-height and or confined space element, which puts... 


FILL ‘ER UP
Sasol has 409 Sasol Convenience Centres nationally each consisting of a forecourt, a convenience store, and a bakery
Retail expansion an attainable goal
22nd November 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Listed as an overarching strategic focus, Sasol’s Retail division forms an integral part of the Sasol Groups’ investment strategy. Sasol Energy Retail and Corporate Affairs VP Mohamed Carrim, says... 


The New Force in Gas & Welding
The New Force in Gas & Welding
22nd November 2019

Unique Welding is the largest independent, black-owned, black-managed gas and welding distributor in South Africa, as well as the largest importer of welding machines and welding wire in Southern... 


INVESTMENT IN EXCELLENCE 
Sasol Inzalo Foundation has invested in equipment for technical high schools to build a pipeline of future artisans, technicians and technologists
Sasol donates equipment to technical high schools
26th October 2018

Chemical and petrochemicals giant Sasol’s, Sasol Inzalo Foundation (SaIF) earlier this month contributed valuable equipment to technical high schools in Parys and Iketsetseng in the Free State. The... 


HELEN CLARKSON
Lowering energy use in sectors such as auto manufacturing, cement and chemicals production is an ambitious task
Sasol, Indian companies join EP100 global energy-saving initiative
26th October 2018

Petrochemicals giant Sasol and Indian companies UltraTech Cement, Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturers, Mahindra Heavy Engines and Godrej Industries and Associate Companies (Gilac) last month pledged to... 


INSPIRING STUDENTS The Sasol Solar Challenge aims to inspire students to take up science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects
South Africa prepares for an electrified future
26th October 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid the conclusion of this year’s Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC), founder and director Winstone Jordaan tells Engineering News that South Africa is poised to adopt electrified transport. “Without any... 


PROLONGED INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Sasol employees and members of trade union Solidarity have been on a go-slow since September of this year
Study examines impact of strikes on South African economy
26th October 2018

Amid continued protest action at chemical and petrochemicals heavyweight Sasol, university-led research foundation the Mandela Initiative has released conclusions on its research into the topic of... 


LOWER VOLUMES
Liquid fuels sales volumes for Sasol were down 2% as a result of lower production volumes and a challenging local retail liquid fuels market
Sasol poised to improve operational performance in 2019
26th October 2018

Integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol reported that it is well positioned to continue improved operational performance in the 2019 financial year despite electricity supply interruptions,... 


SAFETY SHUT-OFF Albrecht-Automatik safety shut-off systems have a closing time of between one and five seconds during control function
Automatic shut-off valves improve plant safety
26th October 2018 By: Paige Müller

Valves, steam and combustion system solution provider Heaton Valves Africa (HVA), states that its extensive range of German-made Albrecht-Automatik safety shut-off systems and components,... 


CONTAMINATED SITE
Significant harm has arisen from a legacy of poor waste management, particularly within the chemicals industry
Industries must address legacy contamination – firm
26th October 2018 By: Paige Müller

Despite a significant improvement in the parameters outlined by current environmental policy – often diligently upheld by the local chemicals and petrochemicals industries – multidisciplinary... 


REMAIN COMPETITIVE
Sasol is looking to further enhance its performance by ensuring it is able to remain competitive at an oil price of $40/bl
Progress made to deliver value-based company strategy
26th October 2018 By: Paige Müller

Integrated chemical and energy company Sasol’s 2018 financial year – which came to a close in June of this year – has proven positive in terms of realising the company’s strategy. “The company has... 


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