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Omnia highlights supply chain successes as it records strong interim performance
22nd November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Omnia Holdings says it delivered a strong financial and operational performance for the six months ended September 30, having successfully navigated a complex global environment... 


BCG MD and partner Lucas Chaumontet
Opinion: Embracing green energy industrialisation to tackle climate change and drive inclusive growth
10th November 2021

In this opinion article, Boston Consulting Group MD and partner Lucas Chaumontet writes about the need for South Africa to coordinate its climate change adaptation and mitigation plans with its... 


Omnia expects to report higher interim earnings
8th November 2021 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed chemicals company Omnia expects to report an 89% to 109% year-on-year increase in earnings a share to between 287c and 317c for the six months ended September 30. Headline earnings a... 


Top-performing South African fund rides bet on energy stocks
4th November 2021 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s top-performing equity fund has reaped the benefit of a wager that battered stocks, particularly in the energy sector, would flourish as economies rebounded from the worst of the... 


Transport infrastructure key to African economic growth
29th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Improved transport infrastructure in Africa would contribute significantly to unlocking the continent’s economic potential, says diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings group CEO Seelan... 


Sasol posts 44% jump in Q1 chemicals revenue
21st October 2021 By: Reuters

Sasol posted a 44% rise in first-quarter revenue in its main chemicals business on higher chemical and crude oil prices, it said on Thursday. Revenue from its chemicals business, which accounts for... 


Omnia sells majority interest in noncore Umongo for R1bn
21st October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed chemicals company Omnia and Autumn Storm Investments will sell a majority interest in lubricants and oils supplier Umongo Petroleum to specialist chemical and food ingredients company... 


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Biogas engines supplied to ethanol producer
15th October 2021

Multinational gas and diesel power plant specialist Clarke Energy has secured the sale of two of gas engine manufacturer Innio Jenbacher’s biogas engines to ethanol distiller PressCane Limited,... 


Unilever pilots Sunlight soap made with captured carbon
14th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Consumer products multinational Unilever says it has produced dishwashing liquid, sold under its Sunlight brand, with captured carbon emissions. This aligns with the company's global Clean Future... 


Sasol shareholders file second climate lobbying resolution
8th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following chemicals company Sasol’s refusal to table South Africa’s first climate lobbying shareholder resolution, Sasol shareholders Just Share and Aeon Investment Management (Aeon) have co-filed... 


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Sasol takes lead role in feasibility study for Boegoebaai green hydrogen project
6th October 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Promotion Agency to lead the feasibility study to explore... 


UPL asked to pay for public forum on South Africa pollution
6th October 2021 By: Bloomberg

UPL, an Indian producer of chemicals used in agriculture, will be asked to pay for the establishment of a forum that will keep the public informed about developments relating to a spill of... 


Durban chemical company had no environmental authorisation to operate plant, report finds
4th October 2021 By: News24Wire

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) had no environmental authorisation to operate its Cornubia chemical factory, nor did it obtain risk assessment and planning permissions as required by environmental... 


Organisation files climate lobbying resolution for tabling at Sasol AGM
21st September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Nonprofit shareholder activism organisation Just Share and investment management company Aeon Investment Management on September 14 co-filed a nonbinding, advisory shareholder resolution with... 


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Sasol, UCT confirm progress on catalysts that convert hydrogen, CO2 into green jet fuel
6th September 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, which aims to become a leader in South Africa’s promising green hydrogen industry, reports that research advancements have been achieved that are supportive of the... 


AECI CE Mark Dytor
AECI backs clean chemical company expansion
31st August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed chemicals group AECI has extended a €2.5-million convertible loan to international cleantech company Clariter to scale up its technology to commercial level. Clariter uses upcycling... 


Sasol donates equipment to assist Free State govt in Covid-19 vaccine roll-out
23rd August 2021 By: Yvonne Silaule

Integrated energy and chemicalS company Sasol has donated equipment to the Free State provincial government to support the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines. The equipment included a custom-built... 


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Dust ramifications awareness needed
20th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

"People should be aware of the ramifications of being exposed to dangerous fumes, chemicals and dust and the damage caused to mining and construction equipment by dust and other contaminants," says... 


Compliance solutions for foundries offered
20th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Air pollution engineering solutions company About Air Pollution offers the foundry industry solutions that ensure emission regulatory compliance. “About Air Pollution is a respected supplier of... 


Competition Commission approves Saint-Gobain’s acquisition of Chryso Group
19th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has unconditionally approved the proposed merger whereby Saint-Gobain intends to acquire Chryso Group. Saint-Gobain is an international group active in construction and... 


Committee pleased Sasol is complying with air-quality obligations, Eskom lagging
18th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it is generally satisfied with the compliance of chemicals company Sasol with its obligations on air quality; however,... 


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Sasol’s new 2030 and 2050 decarbonisation targets to be ‘substantially higher’
16th August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s carbon-heavy fuels and chemicals group Sasol is poised to announce a “substantially higher” target for the reduction of its greenhouse-gas emissions following an intensive period of... 


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Omnia firmly in a growth phase following restructuring – CEO
16th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified chemical manufacturing company Omnia intends to “settle down” following the completion of its strategic restructuring, and to take some time to focus on its people, culture and setting... 


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Partnership notes first new chemicals success
6th August 2021

The partnership between carbon recycling technology company LanzaTech and multinational chemicals company BASF, who together aim to transform the carbon contained in industrial off-gases into... 


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Petrochem giant uses tech for greener fuel
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

In April JSE-listed synthetic fuels and chemicals company Sasol announced it will work alongside a consortium comprising multinational chemical company Linde, renewable energy company Enertrag and... 


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Unique thermowell design on offer
6th August 2021

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments offers its ScrutonWell as an alternative to a standard thermowell. The ScrutonWell, manufactured by Wika, is typically used in applications commonly... 


Sasol donates R10m to help rebuild businesses, communities affected by unrest
5th August 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Energy and chemicals company Sasol has committed R10-million to help rebuild businesses and communities that have been devastated by the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.  The funds were... 


Sasol capitalising on green hydrogen opportunities
2nd August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Green hydrogen can play a significant role globally in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries, and can be an energy source for mobility and industry, and a source of hydrogen for the petrochemical... 


Sasol partners with Mpumalanga govt, launches five-day vaccination drive
26th July 2021 By: Yvonne Silaule

Energy and chemicals company Sasol's Secunda operations has, in partnership with the Mpumalanga government, launched a five-day Covid-19 vaccination drive, starting on July 26. This formed part of... 


eThekwini, DFFE helping UPL with Cornubia chemical clean-up efforts
26th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The eThekwini municipality, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and specialists from the municipality, the department and the private sector are advising and helping... 


Creecy 'deeply concerned' about air quality, marine ecosystems after fire at Durban chemical plant
22nd July 2021 By: News24Wire

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said it was concerned about the impact of a chemical fire at the UPL chemical plant in Cornubia, Durban, on air quality and marine... 


Sasol joins the Hydrogen Council
22nd July 2021 By: Yvonne Silaule

Chemicals and energy company Sasol has joined the Hydrogen Council, with the aim to help secure the future of hydrogen in South Africa The Hydrogen Council is a global CEO-led initiative consisting... 


Durban beaches closed after chemical spill, possibly unrest related
16th July 2021 By: News24Wire

Beaches near Umhlanga have been closed, following a chemical spill in Durban. The spill appears to have originated from a chemical warehouse fire in Umhlanga that was caused during unrest that... 


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