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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT SASOL
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
PORTFOLIOS
ESG
REMUNERATION REPORT
DATA AND ASSURANCE / ADMINISTRATION
STRENGTHEN OUR FOUNDATION
BUILDING CREDIBILITY THROUGH PERFORMANCE
SOUTHERN AFRICA ENERGY AND CHEMICALS continued
Boosting Clean Fuels 2 target
Mitigating emissions
The successful commissioning of the Clean Fuels 2 (CF2) flow
scheme is an important milestone for Secunda Operations (SO) and
Sasol in achieving CF2 objectives.
Secunda Operations
Over the past two decades, Secunda Operations (SO) has
allocated substantial resources to mitigating emissions and
improving ambient air quality in the highveld area. Since 2014,
SO has implemented several projects to comply with minimum
emission standards. On 1 April 2025, it successfully achieved
compliance through the following initiatives and projects:
The refinery CF2 solution includes rerouting of refinery streams,
repurposing and upgrading existing distillation equipment,
improving catalysts, implementing in-house alkylation technology in
CatPoly, adding a new fuel additive system, and building new
intermediary and component tanks without establishing a new tank
farm.
The majority of the scope has been implemented, with beneficial
operation for Benzene alkylation in CatPoly achieved in June 2025.
Some distillate hydrotreater scope changes are scheduled for the
second half of FY25, and the large tanks for February FY26.
We are targeting sustainable production of 100% CF2-compliant
petrol and diesel from Q3 FY26.
The Natref Hybrid Project aims to simultaneously meet the new CF2
legislation that comes into effect June 2027 and allows Natref to meet
new biofuel commitments. The project involves a new reformate
splitter column at the exit of the Platformer unit, additional corrosion
protection mechanisms, re-allocation of tankage, bio-ethanol
associated gantry, pumping and piping infrastructure. The project is
on track for Q4 FY27. Final investment decision was taken in
January 2025. Detailed engineering is in progress, and the project
remains on track for completion in Q4 FY27.
A Volatile organic
compound abatement
and reduction programme
implemented across the site.
A Carried out several energy
efficiency initiatives, further
reducing the dependence on
coal-derived energy.
A Decommissioning of
high organic water and
bio-sludge incinerators
and rerouting material
to the gasifiers.
A Implemented the 1 boiler
equivalent turndown to
adhere to our sulphur
dioxide emissions target
as per our approved
12A licence.
A Installation of various
particulate matter and
nitrogen reduction retrofits
– including an optimised
configuration in the FischerTropsch block of the facility,
bringing about efficiency levers
at different rates and modes.
A Secunda Operations remains
committed to adhering to the
12A agreement and continues
to work on and deliver the
roadmap to reducing our
environmental footprint.
Ensuring gas supply continuity
Methane-rich gas as a bridge
As natural gas reserves from Mozambique are projected to be depleted as from July 2028, we are dedicated to sustaining the
external gas market in South Africa through the development of long-term solutions. While liquefied natural gas (LNG) import
projects are still under development, by Sasol or others, we are implementing an interim solution to ensure supply continuity.
To address this challenge, pending approval of appropriate pricing by the National Energy Regulator, we will redirect methane-rich
gas through our own methane-rich gas production at Secunda Operations, as a bridging supply for external users. This solution will
operate from mid-2028 to mid-2030, providing stability while LNG infrastructure is established to support long-term growth and
sustainability in the market. This interim piped gas solution has been well received by our customers, demonstrating alignment with
efforts to ensure a stable transition to LNG. We remain committed to fostering collaboration and advancing initiatives that
facilitate the transition to more sustainable energy solutions for South Africa’s future.
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