BASF joins The Sustainability Consortium
Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
BASF today announced that it is the first chemical company to become a member of The Sustainability Consortium, an independent organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability.
R8.4bn Sasol Wax project breaks ground
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Sasol, South Africa’s leading provider of synthetic liquid fuels and a major international producer of chemicals, today celebrated breaking ground for an R8,4 billion Wax Expansion Project at its Sasolburg Sasol One Site. The first phase of the project will come into operation in 2012. When complete in 2014, it will double the Sasol Wax [...]
Sasol’s ability to innovate will trump social indiscretions
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin in Business-Financial Results, News-Chemical
JSE listed petrochemicals giant will be forgiven its social indiscretions simply because it is one of the most innovative companies in South Africa. That’s the view of the ManufacturingHub.co.za team who believe that unlike listed food group Pioneer, Sasol will not only learn but continue to innovate in the coming years.
Oil and gas opportunities abound in Africa
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Despite the recession and slowing demand, the finite nature of global oil reserves means supply in the long term remains under continued pressure. As a consequence, oil producing nations in Africa are presented with an opportunity to address the demands of energy hungry nations by exploiting known reserves and prospecting for undiscovered deposits of oil [...]
Elastogran becomes BASF Polyurethanes South Africa
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Elastogran South Africa (Pty) Ltd announced it has changed its business name to BASF Polyurethanes South Africa (Pty) Ltd, effective March 1, 2010.
Sasol Oil cooperates with Competition Commission in bitumen pricing case
Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
The Competition Commission (the Commission) today announced that it has referred the findings of their investigation into bitumen pricing to the Tribunal for adjudication.
Omnia to mothball unprofitable plant
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Omnia Fertilizer, a division of the Omnia Group, today announced that it will start a process to evaluate the possible mothballing of its phosphoric acid plant located outside of Rustenburg. The aim is to complete the evaluation by 30 April 2010 which will include engagement with key stakeholders and communities.
ImproChem Puts Safety First
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical, Uncategorized
ImproChem regards the Safety, Health and well-being of their Employees as being of paramount importance in the ongoing success of their operations. Recently, Christel Fouche and Riekie van den Berg helped the ImproChem SHE-team to put the final touches to their new Safety program.
President Zuma hails SA scientists
Posted on 31. Jan, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
The President of the Republic of South Africa His Excellency Jacob Zuma has congratulated two outstanding South African scientists Professor Patrick Eriksson and Professor Diane Hildebrandt for winning the prestigious Continental African Union Scientific Awards for basic science, technology and innovation at the African Union (AU).
Omnia and Nalco announce water process JV
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Protea Chemicals, a division of the Omnia Group based in South Africa and Nalco, the world’s leading water treatment and process improvement company based in Illinois, USA, today announced the formation of a joint venture, Nalco Africa, that will provide an extensive range of water and process treatment services to the African market.