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Conference highlights sustainability, innovation
3rd October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The joint Southern African Vinyls Association (Sava) and Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) conference featured a Sava-focused course, titled PVC Transformation:... 


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Organisation casts doubt over Sasol roadmap
3rd October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Questions remain regarding the feasibility of chemicals and energy company Sasol’s emission reduction roadmap (ERR), which includes emission-reduction targets and timelines. There are significant... 


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Sasol progresses CMD commitments
3rd October 2025

In releasing its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025, energy and chemicals company Sasol demonstrated “clear progress” in delivering against the strategy and commitments outlined at... 


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Foundation’s initiative strengthens skills
3rd October 2025

The provisional stage of the 2025 National Skills Competition – a nationwide platform designed to showcase and strengthen South African youths’ technical and vocational talent – has been launched... 


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Depleting gas reserves threaten future gas security
4th October 2024

Future security of supply is of major concern to pipeline operator Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company’s (Rompco’s) as gas supply from the Pande and Temane gasfields, operated by... 


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Pace of energy transition cause for concern
4th October 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite consensus among South African businesses, including integrated energy and chemical company Sasol, on the necessity of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the debate regarding the pace of... 


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Sasol appoints new CFO
4th October 2024

With the aim of driving sustainable value and supporting strategic transformation for the future, integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol appointed Walt Bruns as CFO and an executive director... 


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Mandela Day outreach gives back to Sasolburg communities
4th October 2024

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol and crude oil refinery National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref) employees in Sasolburg marked Nelson Mandela International Day, on July 18... 


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Solar car event showcases sustainable innovation
4th October 2024

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol’s premier solar car event, the Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC), returned for the sixteenth year, with a focus on the blend of innovation, competition and... 


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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... 


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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,... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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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... 


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