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INTRODUCTION
SASOL AT A
GLANCE
DRIVING SUSTAINABLE
VALUE CREATION
EXECUTING
STRATEGY
DELIVERING
BUSINESS VALUE
SUMMARISED FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT
REMUNERATION
REPORT
ASSURANCE/
ADMINISTRATION
ENVIRONMENT CONTINUED
Climate change continued
Operational emissions reduction at
Mozambique gas facilities
Sasol Mozambique Operations continues to report GHG
emissions and drive emission reductions by leveraging
electricity generated from the owned Natural Gas Central
Processing Facilities (CPF), through the existing highpressure fuel gas system.
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) currently being produced
by the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF), plays an important
role, acting as a lower-carbon bridging fuel in the energy
transition, also offering significant reductions in GHG
emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels such as diesel.
Standalone solar power used for the operations’ remote
gas wells, offers a clean energy alternative, ensuring lighting
and uninterrupted operation of essential equipment, while
eliminating dependence on traditional diesel generators and
grid-extensions.
Aligned with new regulatory requirements for ozone-depleting
substances, Sasol Mozambique is implementing a strategy
to phase out Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in the short
term. The long-term strategy includes the gradual elimination
of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and associated refrigeration
and air conditioning equipment to reduce Sasol’s associated
environmental footprint.
FEATURE STORY:
Future-focused sustainable research
Carbon capture and storage
Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is emerging as a cornerstone technology for addressing hard-to-abate emissions
from industries such as cement, steel, and coal conversion – sectors that are foundational to South Africa’s industrial economy.
In this context, the Council for Geoscience (CGS) is advancing the
country’s first CCS pilot at the Leandra site and is preparing to
enter the detailed engineering phase for an injectivity test, following
constructive feedback from a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued last
year. This test represents a critical milestone: the first opportunity to
directly validate the capacity of subsurface in South Africa to securely
and permanently store CO2 at scale. CGS is currently sourcing
funding to unlock this next phase of development.
In parallel, Sasol Research and Technology has taken a decisive
step at laboratory scale by designing, constructing, installing, and
commissioning a high pressure CO₂ mineralisation test reactor at
its Sasolburg facilities. This state-of-the-art system is being used
to experimentally quantify the mineralisation behaviour and long
term storage potential of geological samples provided by CGS.
A comprehensive study is underway where local data is being
generated to determine not only the quantity of CO2 mineralised,,
but also the optimised pressure, temperature and geochemical
conditions.
However, the economic challenge remains significant. While CCS
has the potential to play an important role in decarbonising hardto-abate emissions, current costs remain above levels that are
considered commercially viable, highlighting the need for continued
technology development, supportive policy frameworks, and valuechain collaboration. International experience reinforces this reality.
Flagship CCS projects in the European Union – such as Porthos in
the Netherlands and Northern Lights in Norway – have only been
realised through substantial and sustained government backing.
For South Africa, this creates both a challenge and an opportunity.
Large scale CO₂ sequestration will not be achieved without decisive
government support, but with the right policy levers – particularly
targeted incentives, carbon tax relief, and risk sharing mechanisms –
CCS could become a strategic enabler of industrial decarbonisation,
skills development, and technology leadership. With world class
geology, strong scientific institutions, and a carbon intensive industrial
base, South Africa has the potential not only to adopt CCS, but
to shape its role in a just and competitive energy transition.
Together, these initiatives place South Africa at the threshold of a
new industrial capability: one in which emissions management is
coupled to subsurface science, materials engineering, and long-term
environmental stewardship.
FEATURE STORY:
CARE-O-SENE
Catalyst Research for Sustainable Kerosene
CARE-O-SENE is a €40 million collaborative research
programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry of
Research, Technology and Space, now in its third year.
The project has built on the earlier success of a semi-commercial
catalyst capable of producing 80% jet fuel yield. Variants of this
catalyst are expected to progress to full scale trials within the next year.
Sasol teams continue to work closely with partners in Germany and
South Africa to deepen understanding of next generation catalyst
systems, with a strong focus on improving process efficiency and
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reducing overall costs. In parallel, the technical and economic viability
of integrated e-fuel pathways has been strengthened through
comprehensive techno-economic and life cycle assessments,
supporting informed decision making for sustainable fuels deployment.
To further underpin sustainability objectives, catalyst regeneration
and reuse concepts have been evaluated at bench scale,
demonstrating the proof of concept for materials circularity within the
value chain. The programme also places strong emphasis on skills
development and structured mentorship of early career researchers,
contributing to the development of the human capital required for the
transition to low carbon energy systems.
