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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... 


FUTURE FIRE PROJECTION 
FireDos will offer the local market water-driven fire protection foam dosing systems with a maximum flow rate of 25 000 ℓ/min
Refinery receives new fire protection trailer system
26th October 2018 By: Melissa Zisengwe

For three consecutive years, fire protection equipment supplier DoseTech and Germany-based dosing technology company FireDos have supplied the latest portable foam fire-protection system to... 


Layher (Pty) Ltd
Layher (Pty) Ltd
26th October 2018

Established in 1945 as a family company, Layher is a pioneer in advanced scaffolding systems and is consistently at the forefront of innovation, safety and quality. Layher is the world’s largest... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
26th October 2018

As a Welding Alloys Group subsidiary, Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) has access to a vast source of knowledge and technology, bringing world-class products and solutions to African countries.... 


Euro Steel
Euro Steel
23rd October 2018

Part of AFMETCO Group of Companies, Euro Steel has evolved into one of South Africa’s largest stainless steel, special steels, aluminium and other corrosion-resistant materials distributors and... 


STRONG PERFORMANCE
The company’s strong cost performance was achieved by the sustainable delivery of its Business Performance Enhancement Programme and Response Plan
Financial results exhibit value-based growth
27th October 2017

In the 2017 financial year, energy and chemicals company Sasol’s results portrayed value-based growth on a robust foundation owing to a strong business performance across most of the value chain. 


MEASURING HYDROGEN
The Hy-Optima 2700 series hydrogen analysers uses a solid-state, non-consumable sensor that is configured to operate in process gas streams
Company mitigates refinery industry challenges
27th October 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid the weak demand and low prices that have hampered strategic decision-making and stalled planning for the oil and gas industry globally, specialised engineering company RTS Africa Engineering... 


UNDER PRESSURE 
Energas' core focus is supplying systems and equipment for natural gas and petrochemical industries
Pressure equipment for petrochem industry
27th October 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gas equipment supplier Energas Technologies says it will be beneficial being a local distributor and service provider for Italy-based specialised equipment manufacturer VRV, to local refineries and... 


RECORD PRODUCTION
Sasol showed great resilience and character through delivering record production volumes at Secunda Synfuels
Continued volatility impacts on energy and chemicals company
27th October 2017

Continued volatility in the macroeconomic environment, particularly the stronger rand and low oil price, has adversely impacted energy and chemicals company Sasol’s financial performance, says... 


JUDD SWIFT The cost of cleaner resources and technology makes conversion unreasonable for developing economies
CTL beneficial as a synfuel
27th October 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Depending on market forces and subsequent regulations, coal-to-liquids (CTL) as a fuel alternative could be beneficial for the synfuels industry, especially for companies that diversify outside of... 


GOING BLUE Refineries can use Blue Crude as a raw material for waxes, and petrol, diesel, kerosene and even rocket fuel
First synthetic Blue Crude plant to start operation in 2020
27th October 2017

The mass production of the environment-friendly synthetic crude oil substitute Blue Crude will become a reality from 2020, says research and development company Sunfire.  


GENERAL PUBLIC PERCEPTION
The general public perception is that coal is a dirty and undesirable environment-costly option
Initiatives aim to reduce carbon footprint and production costs
27th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Current initiatives in the global synthetic fuels (synfuels) industry are focussing on using coal feedstock more efficiently to reduce operational and capital costs of production, states chemicals... 


OBJECT DETECTION
The LMS511 Pro object detection system will detect any objects or humans in the reclaimer path
Monitoring system assists with continuous safety and product quality
27th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial equipment supplier SICK Automation says its LMS511 Pro object detection system assists in decreasing the number of collisions and injuries for the chemicals, petrochemicals and automated... 


MANAGING MATTERS
Sasol reviews and monitors material matters through stakeholder inclusiveness always keeping a sustainability context in mind
Sasol mitigates material matters issues in 2017
27th October 2017

To mitigate material matters that could substantially affect its ability to create value in the short, medium or long term, as a result of not being able to execute its strategy and the impact... 


SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Sasol’s Secunda plant shutdown every eight years gives many suppliers the opportunity to do maintenance and replacements
Supplier prepares for maintenance shutdown
27th October 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Specialist valve, overpressure, combustion, pipeline, and product storage equipment supplier Heaton Valves Africa (HVA) is gearing up for petrochemicals giant Sasol’s major plant maintenance... 


Euro Steel
Euro Steel
27th October 2017 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Part of AFMETCO Group of Companies, Euro Steel has evolved into one of South Africa’s largest stainless steel, special steels, aluminium and other corrosion-resistant materials distributors and... 


TO GROW AND PROSPER
The country needs to have an efficient, cost-competitive local petrochemicals industry
Positive prospects for synfuels sector with focus on efficient maintenance
27th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Welding and construction equipment-related supplier Renttech South Africa (SA) sees prospects for the synfuels industry improving, as the recent depressed period - owing to the decline globally in... 


Process Pipes
18th July 2017 By: Zandile Mavuso

With 47 years’ expertise in the pipes industry, wholesale carbon and mild steel pipes, fittings and flanges wholesaler Process Pipe has established a national footprint in South Africa, with... 


FURTHER EXPANSION (lead pic) A 17th air separation train will supply oxygen and nitrogen to Sasol’s synthetic fuels and chemicals manufacturing process at its Secunda complex
Valuable partnership continued with new projects
21st October 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Pressure vessels and piping fabrication specialists and construction fabrication consortium the Hydra Arc group of companies is continuing its long-term partnership with energy and chemicals... 


SAFETY IS KEY
Cold-cutting equipment and high-reach excavators reduce the safety risks to personnel involved in the demolition of large plants
Company assists in making way for new plants
21st October 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Demolition specialist Jet Demolition is assisting energy and chemicals company Sasol with the demolition of redundant equipment at its Sasolburg operations, in the Free State, to create space for... 


PRODUCT MODIFICATION
A.Hak can now inspect furnace tubes as small as 3” in diameter
Robotic tank floor eliminates risks
21st October 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Oil, gas and petrochemicals services provider A.Hak Industrial Services (A.Hak) will introduce a Robotic online storage tank floor inspection service in South Africa before the end of this year.... 


CONVEYING COAL The overland belt conveyor is transporting coal mined at the Shondoni shaft to Sasol’s coal supply operations, about 20 km apart
Conveyor belt delivers coal from new shaft at Middelbult operation
21st October 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Global conveying and industrial solutions provider Dunlop Industrial Products manufactured and supplied conveyor belting that has been fitted on to one of the longest belt conveyor systems in the... 


 	ENHANCED ENERGY USE The F46 connector, together with the Quicktrap steam trap range, will ensure efficient use of energy on Sasol’s seventeenth air-separation train
Steam traps enhance energy conservation, reduce downtime
21st October 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Valve products and services provider Heaton Valves Africa has been contracted to supply steam traps for the seventeenth air separation train that is under way at energy and chemicals company... 


KEY CONTRACT
SNC-Lavalin has established a five-year agreement with Oryx GTL to provide engineering consultancy services on projects at the Qatar-based GTL facility
Engineering consultancy to guide GTL projects in Qatar
21st October 2016

Engineering and construction group SNC-Lavalin was awarded an engineering consultancy and support services contract by Qatar-based company Oryx Gas To Liquids (GTL), a joint venture between... 


Sasol wins tax award in Mozambique
21st October 2016

Oil and gas company Sasol Petroleum Temane was this year named the best income tax payer for 2015 in the large companies section by Mozambique Revenue Authority. 


Sasol invests in social responsibility initiatives
21st October 2016

Furthering its social outreach, energy and chemicals company Sasol held its sixteenth flagship career exhibition, Sasol Techno X, from August 16 to 19 at the Boiketlong Sports Centre in Sasolburg. 


SASOLBURG PLANT Sasol CFO Paul Victor stated that the outlook for 2017 remained reasonably positive
Strong operating performance to continue in 2017
21st October 2016

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol CFO Paul Victor announced last month that despite the anticipated oil and currency price volatility, the company expects its strong operating performance to... 


LAKE CHARLES  Sasol's Louisianan chemicals project is adjacent to its current chemicals operation
Lake Charles is value accretive in the long term
21st October 2016

Despite the announcement in August revising the cost estimate of its Lake Charles chemicals project (LCCP) by about $2.9-billion, South African petrochemicals giant Sasol remains confident that the... 


BOOSTING ELEMENTS
Sasol’s group-wide operational performance resulted from increased sales volumes, significant cost savings contribution and resilient gross margins
Sasol improves volumes, predicts strong 2016 output
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Despite a highly volatile and uncertain macroeconomic environment, exacerbated by lower global oil prices, integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol has registered a strong operational and cost... 


CONSERVATION IMPERATIVE
Sasol still plans to deliver remaining cash conservation benefits of between R30-billion and R50-billion over the following 24 months
Business performance programme saves Sasol R2.5bn
23rd October 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

The extensive business performance enhancement programme (BPEP), implemented in 2012 by integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol, has resulted in cost savings of R2.5-billion during 2015 –... 


SASOL GERMANY
Sasol has expanded production capacity of its alumina spheres plant in Brunsbüttel, Germany, strengthening its position in the alumina market
German catalyst carrier production capacity increased
23rd October 2015

Integrated energy and petrochemicals giant Sasol announced in May that it had expanded the production capacity of its alumina spheres plant in Brunsbüttel, Germany to 4 000 t/y. The group, through... 


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