Lauded as a major capital investment in tough economic times, petrochemicals company Sasol unveiled its C3 expansion project. Pictured are Sasol joint CEO Bongani Nqwababa, Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas, Govan Mbeki mayor Lindi Masina and Sasol joint CEO Stephen Cornell. Speaking to Engineering News at the event, Cornell explained that the R1.1-billion investment added 20% capacity to Sasol’s facilities, or 103 000 t/y. The C3 expansion project will also reduce the percentage of propylene not used in the production of higher-value chemicals.