Sasol Report to Society 2020 - Book - Page 9
2018
World’s largest oxygen train started-up in
partnership with Air Liquide at Secunda
complex.
Sasol Inzalo matures after a 10 year period.
Sasol Khanyisa, Sasol’s new R21 billion
broad-based black economic empowerment
(B-BBEE) ownership structure, is
implemented.
Sasol Inzalo Foundation celebrates 10 years in
STEM education.
Progress mine expansion programme and
inaugurate Shondoni mine close to Secunda
complex. Secure additional mining rights.
2019
High density polyethylene joint venture facility in
United States delivers first full year earnings.
Open new wax warehouse at Sasolburg complex.
Market a third of our fuel production through our
Sasol-branded retail outlets.
New ethoxylation unit in China reached beneficial
operations.
Announce opening of new alkoxylation plant in
Nanjing, which is our largest expansion project in
China and will more than double our alkoxylation
production capacity in the region. Will be supported
by growing research and development and technical
customer support capabilities.
Commission Lake Charles Chemicals Project’s
steam utility system – produce first steam in
July.
Complete alumina expansion project at
Brunsbüttel plant in Germany.
2019
Officially unveil Impumelelo, the last of four
world-class collieries constructed as part of
our R14-billion mine replacement programme.
First units of Lake Charles Chemicals Projects
come on line.
We advance sustainability as a strategic
business imperative and clearly articulate a
sustainability statement.
Repositioning for a sustainable future takes
precedence by increased focus on
sustainability, steadily transitioning from coal
and supporting decarbonisation of the
economy.
Publish maiden Climate Change Report
committing to reduce our greenhouse
emissions from South African operations
by at least 10% off 2017 baseline by 2030.
Became a founding member of the Alliance
to End Plastic Waste to address plastic
waste issues.
2020
Enter into a R400 million enterprise and supplier
development (ESD) agreement with Nduna Maritime
through the Sasol Siyakha Trust to fund South
Africa’s first locally-owned maritime vessel. It is the
first South Africa-flagged vessel and will transport
chemicals to international markets.
As a secondary listing, Sasol lists on South Africabased independent stock exchange A2X. This provides
shareholders an additional trading platform.
Establish new joint venture in which explosives
business’ management and operational control is
transferred to Enaex South Africa.
Lake Charles Chemicals Project‘s Ethoxylates (ETO)
unit achieve beneficial operations. 99% overall
project complete and cracker producing to plan within
pipeline specifications.
The Guerbet alcohol unit at LCCP achieves beneficial
operation.
Coronavirus global pandemic results in
unprecedented macroeconomic turmoil and market
volatility and crude oil price falls to lowest in years. A
comprehensive response plan is actioned to reshape
balance sheet and provide a platform for a globally
competitive business.
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