Sasol Report to Society 2020 - Book - Page 6
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HISTORICAL MILESTONES
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Born of a bold vision to commercialise the production of oil from coal, our enduring tenacity and grit
inspired decades of growth and adventure, as we transformed from a single petrochemical site in
Sasolburg, South Africa, to become a global player in energy and chemicals.
1950
Sasol established on
26 September.
1966
South African Gas Distribution
Company (previously Sasol Gas)
formed.
1971
Joint venture, Natref oil refinery,
starts fuel production.
1976
1955
The original coal-to-liquids
(CTL) complex at
Sasolburg, South Africa,
starts producing synthetic
fuels and chemicals.
1960
After five years of
commercial production,
Sasol yields a profit of
R1,36 million.
Construction of R2,3 billion
Sasol Two commences on
Secunda site in South Africa.
1979
Sasol privatises and lists on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
1980
Sasol Two synfuels and
chemicals complex completed.
1982
Sasol Three – a replica of Sasol
Two (Secunda complex) – starts
production.
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1983
A new company is formed to
manufacture and market
ammonium nitrate fertilisers.
1989
The 100 barrels per day (bbl/d)
Sasol Phase Distillate
demonstration reactor
commissioned.
1990
High purity ethanol plant comes
on stream at Sasolburg complex.
