Sasol’s plans slated as “risky, expensive and potentially unfeasible”
Petrochemical giant Sasol has come under fire for its emission reduction plans, particularly around its reliance on new technologies and resources to deliver the needed gains.
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Sasol kicks off maintenance drive at Secunda
Sasol has begun its statutory maintenance at Secunda, which involves a major shutdown and a challenge for the company’s COVID measures.
Sasol lines up vaccines ahead of Secunda maintenance
Sasol has teamed up with the Mpumalanga government ahead of planned maintenance at its Secunda site.
Air Liquide’s Sasol deal approved with carbon cut commitments
Air Liquide’s plan to buy into Sasol’s air separation units has got the thumbs up from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal – although with some provisos.
Egypt launches $7.5bn petrochemical plan in Ain Sokhna
Egypt has signed an agreement for a major petrochemical plant in Ain Sokhna, with an investment of $7.5 billion.
Sasol launches largest ever renewable energy tender
Sasol is seeking suppliers to provide it with renewable energy at its South African operations.
NNPC to supply gas to Moroccan plant in Akwa Ibom
Nigerian energy officials have visited Morocco in a show of support for an ammonia plant in Akwa Ibom State.
Exclusive: Mozambique, TCRK Energy launch hydrogen work
Mozambique state-owned Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) has formed a joint task force with TCRK Energy, backed by serial Mozambique entrepreneur Tom Bruton, to investigate blue hydrogen opportunities.
Sasol approves Mozambique scheme, cuts debt
South Africa’s Sasol has made progress in righting its progress, putting it on the right direction for a greener, cleaner future.
BP checks in with Egypt ahead of Raven start
A number of high-ranking BP executives have held talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla amid preparations to begin the Raven project.
Carbon tax failing to tackle South African emissions
South Africa’s carbon tax fails to provide a sufficient deterrent to emitters, PwC has said in a recent report.
Nigeria commits to Brass methanol plan
The Nigerian government has signalled its support of the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Co. (BFPCL) 10,000 tonne per day methanol plant with a final investment decision (FID) ceremony.
Sasol upbeat on profit expectations
Sasol expects to post strong results for the second half of 2020, while adjusted EBITDA will drop by as much as 10%.
Yara sells Libyan business to NOC
Norway’s Yara has agreed to sell its entire stake in the Libyan Norwegian Fertiliser Co. (LIFECO) to the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) and the National Oil Corp. (NOC).
FEC approves Ibom port plan
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Ibom deep sea port plan, paving the way for the project to move forward.
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