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Fuel contaminants result in equipment damage
8th September 2023

A lack of knowledge about fuel contaminants results in inadequate fuel protection during the various stages of distribution and storage, and these contaminants can negatively impact the efficient... 


Sasol to work with Vertree to access carbon credits, environmental investments
6th September 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chemicals and energy group Sasol has signed a three-year agreement to work with international carbon solutions provider Vertree Partners on access to carbon credits and climate investments. In a... 


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Fuel increases to weigh heavily on freight costs, consumers – RFA
5th September 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The increase in fuel prices for September will force transporters to increase their pricing to cover the higher diesel costs, member organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly... 


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Huge diesel, petrol price hikes confirmed for Wednesday
4th September 2023 By: News24Wire

On Wednesday, the petrol price (both 93 and 95 unleaded) will be hiked by R1.71 a litre. The wholesale price of diesel will be increased by a painful R2.84 a litre. According to the Automobile... 


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EU infrastructure fund eyes African clean jet fuel projects
28th August 2023 By: Reuters

 The European Union is scouting Africa to back clean jet fuel projects under its Global Gateway infrastructure fund, an EU official said, ahead of an anticipated boom in demand for environmentally... 


Secunda operations
Just Share wants Sasol’s appeal for alternative measurement of Secunda’s air pollution rejected
28th August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Sasol’s appeal of the National Air Quality Officer’s (NAQO’s) July 11 refusal to approve an alternative approach for measuring the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from the 17 coal boilers at the... 


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Sasol assessing solutions to bolster liquid fuels volumes at Secunda
24th August 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer speaks about the latest developments at Sasol's Secunda operation, including the R36-billion impairment Sasol has taken, what this means for the Secunda... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Secunda refinery’s post-2030 output cut as Sasol struggles to pin down gas supply
23rd August 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol says it is continuing to assess several technology and feedstock solutions to bolster post-2030 liquid fuels and chemicals volumes at its Secunda refinery, in... 


Sasol Secunda
Sasol posts 13% rise in annual profit
23rd August 2023 By: Reuters

South African petrochemicals major Sasol posted a 13% rise in annual profit on Wednesday as better operations in the second half offset the impact of weaker crude prices. The company said its... 


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Sasol to report lower Ebitda, despite operational improvement in H2
14th August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed energy and chemicals multinational Sasol says it expects to report a 2% to 16% year-on-year decrease in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda)... 


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Fire protection for industry
11th August 2023

With many highly flammable substances being processed and the varying risks of fire hazards and explosive potential on chemical and petrochemical plants, fire protection has become a major... 


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Blending facility boosts capacity
11th August 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite setbacks on account of Covid-19 lockdowns and economic downturns in South Africa, lubricants distributor African Group Lubricants (AGL) has boosted its operational capacity by 500% through... 


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Hefty hike in diesel price on Wednesday, petrol also pricier
31st July 2023 By: News24Wire

On Wednesday, unleaded petrol (both 93 and 95) will be hiked by 37c a litre, while diesel will increase by 72c a litre. The latest hikes will bring the price of 95 unleaded petrol to R22.83 a litre... 


Petrol pump
Hikes ahead for all fuel grades in August
31st July 2023 By: News24Wire

Fuel price hikes are expected for all fuel grades in August, unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund has shown. The data suggests petrol ULP95 will climb by around 35 cents a litre, and petrol... 


Sasol tanks
Sasol makes strides in improving coal operations, synfuel volumes despite market volatility
25th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals and energy company Sasol reports that its energy business showed notable improvements in operational and business performance in the second half of the 2023 financial year, ended June 30,... 


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Service stations must look beyond fuel to thrive
24th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Around 83% of people stopping at a service station for fuel also shop at the forecourt retail offering, says Trade Intelligence business development and advisory lead Andrea Ellens. Only 4% of... 


Inquest finds 'negligence' caused Astron's Cape Town refinery explosion
21st July 2023 By: Reuters

A South African inquest found preliminary evidence that five people, including unit operators and a shift team leader, were "negligent" and caused a deadly explosion at Astron Energy's Cape Town... 


Enertrag business case development manager Jonathan Metcalfe
South Africa, Namibia not in competition when it comes to hydrogen energy
20th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Namibia and South Africa are not in competition when it comes to producing hydrogen energy, German renewable energy technology company Enertrag business case development manager Jonathan Metcalfe... 


The rebrand is part of Astron Energy’s 100th service station as part of the company’s project to rebrand its network from Caltex to Astron Energy
Astron Energy rebrands one-hundredth site in South Africa
17th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Petroleum products supplier Astron Energy has marked the rebrand of its one-hundreth service station in South Africa as part of the company’s mammoth project to rebrand its network from Caltex to... 


Air Products MD Rob Richardson
Air Products South Africa secures renewable power for its ASUs in landmark wheeling agreement
13th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial and specialty gas company Air Products South Africa has concluded a power purchase and wheeling agreement with wind and solar power developer Mulilo Renewable Project Developments, which... 


Sasol's operations in Secunda
Sasol to appeal latest MES application rejection
12th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals and energy company Sasol has advised that it will appeal the National Air Quality Officer’s decision to decline its June 2022 application in terms of Clause 12A of the minimum... 


Commission refers excessive pricing complaint against Sasol Gas to Tribunal
11th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint of excessive pricing of natural piped gas against Sasol Gas to the Competition Tribunal. “The commission found that Sasol Gas extracted mark-ups... 


Fuel pumps
July fuel price outlook mixed for petrol, diesel
20th June 2023 By: News24Wire

Petrol prices currently still look set for a small cut at the start of July. Diesel, however, may be hiked. Based on the current oil and rand prices, the latest data from the Central Energy Fund... 


Nigeria Presient Bola Tinubu
Tinubu pledges to build roads after scrapping Nigerian fuel caps
12th June 2023 By: Bloomberg

Nigeria’s new President pledged to invest in infrastructure projects in a bid to placate residents after scrapping expensive fuel subsidies. Gasoline prices almost tripled after President Bola... 


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Sizeable petrol, diesel price cuts announced for Wednesday
5th June 2023 By: News24Wire

On Wednesday, the petrol price (both 93 and 95 unleaded) will be cut by 71c a litre, while diesel will be lowered by either 80c or 84c a litre depending on the sulphur content. Illuminating... 


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Petrol, diesel prices look set for large cuts - for now
22nd May 2023 By: News24Wire

Despite the rand crashing to record low levels last week, fuel prices currently still look set for a cut at the start of June. Based on the latest oil and rand prices, the latest data from the... 


The Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria
Seven years late, Nigeria’s mega oil refinery opens with a whimper
22nd May 2023 By: Bloomberg

The long-awaited opening — seven years late — of a giant new oil refinery in Nigeria is looking a lot like a ribbon-cutting exercise. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who leaves office later... 


Rare shipment of US oil heads to South Africa for Glencore refinery
22nd May 2023 By: Reuters

A shipment of US oil is headed to South Africa for the first time in two years and destined for a Glencore-owned refinery in Cape Town that has restarted operations after an explosion shuttered it... 


Sapia executive director Avhapfani Tshifularo
Fuel industry does not foresee loadshedding-induced diesel shortages this winter
15th May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) is not anticipating a domestic diesel supply crunch this winter as a result of a spike in generator-related demand, despite ongoing warnings... 


Petrol pump
Another cut in diesel prices, but petrol will be pricier from Wednesday
2nd May 2023 By: News24Wire

The wholesale diesel price will be lowered on Wednesday, but petrol is getting more expensive. Petrol (both 93 and 95 unleaded) will be hiked by 37c a litre, while diesel will be cut by 47.5c... 


Petrol pump
Diesel price set for cut next week, but petrol may get pricier
24th April 2023 By: News24Wire

The wholesale diesel price looks set for a cut on Wednesday next week, but petrol may become pricier. Based on the latest oil and rand prices, the latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows... 


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Sasol secures new $2.9bn facility
18th April 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals and energy company Sasol has refinanced its existing banking facilities that were due to mature in 2024, by securing a new $2.9-billion banking facility. The new facility comprises a... 


Sasol CEO Fleetwood Grobler
Sasol scrambles to run on gas and hydrogen in South Africa
13th April 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s second-biggest emitter aims to be among the continent’s biggest buyers of renewable energy – but for now Sasol remains firmly tied to fossil fuels. The company that made its name... 


Diesel prices decrease; petrol price almost unchanged
4th April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors, with effect from April 5. Petrol (93 ULP & LRP)... 


Transnet delivers jet fuel from coast to OR Tambo airport through multiproduct pipeline
29th March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet Pipelines has successfully delivered jet fuel from Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, directly to OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), in Gauteng, for the first time since the... 


African financial institutions will continue to fund fossil fuel projects on the continent
14th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

While Africa is part of the global transition to low carbon energy, the consumption of oil and gas on the continent will increase, at least in the short term. So observed Standard Bank executive... 


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