R8.4bn Sasol Wax project breaks ground

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 production of hard wax in South Africa.
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Sasol’s ability to innovate will trump social indiscretions

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.
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Oil and gas opportunities abound in Africa

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 and gas. Across Africa, relative political stability and ready access to coastlines which facilitate transport, the oil and gas industries are set for expansion in the near future. And as East African countries seek to encourage the development of these resources, they are incentivising exploration companies with reduced tax requirements.
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Elastogran becomes BASF Polyurethanes South Africa

Elastogran South Africa (Pty) Ltd announced it has changed its business name to BASF Polyurethanes South Africa (Pty) Ltd, effective March 1, 2010.
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Sasol Oil cooperates with Competition Commission in bitumen pricing case

The Competition Commission (the Commission) today announced that it has referred the findings of their investigation into bitumen pricing to the Tribunal for adjudication.
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Omnia to mothball unprofitable plant

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.
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ImproChem Puts Safety First

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.
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President Zuma hails SA scientists

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).

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Omnia and Nalco announce water process JV

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.
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Zimbabwe Bio Energy responds on Nuanetsi Ranch

The following is a response from Zimbabwe Bio Energy on the issues at the Nuanetsi Ranch:

Following recent inaccurate media reporting, Zimbabwe Bio Energy (ZBE) wishes to set the record straight with regards to Nuanetsi Ranch.

The Development Trust of Zimbabwe (DTZ) has entered into a joint venture with Zimbabwe Bio Energy with a view of unlocking the true economic value of Nuanetsi Ranch. The DTZ acquired title deed ownership of Nuanetsi Ranch in 1989 from the Imperial Cold Storage Company of South Africa.

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