Sasol invites interested parties to partner for the development of CO2 utilisation technologies at its SA operations

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Sasol is focusing on environmental sustainability by advancing its climate change strategy, targeting lower-carbon operations. The company is exploring various initiatives to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically through carbon dioxide (CO₂) utilization technologies. An invitation is extended for interested parties to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) to collaborate on CO₂ utilization technologies aimed at Sasol's operations in Secunda and Sasolburg, South Africa, with submissions due by September 30, 2020.

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• Initiates partnership opportunities for CO2 utilization technologies.
• Targets significant greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
• Focuses on long-term operational resilience through sustainability.

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JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol is committed to reducing its overall impact on the environment and is developing and implementing on our climate change mitigation response to enable long-term resilience of the company through an updated strategy, Future Sasol and lower-carbon business operations. We are currently exploring different initiatives and projects with the intent of enabling technology development deployment to achieve large-scale greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) utilisation has been identified as a promising lever to reduce GHG emissions globally and has the potential to increase the implementation of carbon capture and utilisation technologies.

To progress our climate change ambitions for more resilient operations in South Africa, Sasol is inviting interested parties to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) process regarding the development and demonstration of CO₂ utilisation technologies. Sasol aims to be an enabler for the development and demonstration of CO₂ utilisation technologies and wants to partner with other companies to reduce GHG emissions at its South African operations based in Secunda, Mpumalanga and in Sasolburg, Free State. The closing date for submissions is 30 September 2020.

The purpose of this RFI process is to identify partners who are interested or involved in the use of CO2 utilisation technologies on CO2-rich streams. The scale of application for potential projects can range from demonstration level to commercial level.

Interested parties may apply for access to the RFI by forwarding their company profile together with contact details to: CO2utilisation@sasol.com.

Issued by:

Matebello Motloung, Manager: Group Media Relations
Direct telephone: +27 (0) 10 344 9256; Mobile: +27 (0) 83 773 9457
matebello.motloung@sasol.com

Alex Anderson, Senior Manager: Group External Communication
Direct telephone: +27 (0) 10 344 6509; Mobile: +27 (0) 71 600 9605
alex.anderson@sasol.com 

About Sasol:

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company spanning 30 countries. Through our talented people, we use selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally.

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SOURCE Sasol Limited

FAQ

What is Sasol's recent initiative regarding carbon dioxide utilization?

Sasol is inviting interested parties to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) for developing CO2 utilization technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa.

When is the deadline for submissions to Sasol's RFI?

The deadline for submissions to Sasol's Request for Information is September 30, 2020.

What locations are targeted for Sasol's CO2 utilization technology projects?

The targeted locations for these projects are Sasol's operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga, and Sasolburg, Free State in South Africa.

What are the goals of Sasol's climate change strategy?

The goals include reducing greenhouse gas emissions through technology development and achieving greater operational resilience.