“Sasol Clarifies Statements Made by Groundwork in Recent Media Interview Regarding Air Quality Compliance
Sasol aims to address misinformation conveyed by Groundwork during their interview with ENCA on May 12, 2024.
As a conscientious corporate entity, Sasol is dedicated to adhering to legal regulations, particularly those outlined in our licenses. We emphasize that Sasol complies with the atmospheric emission licenses issued to us.
To ensure ongoing compliance with legal requirements starting April 1, 2025, Sasol has submitted an application under Clause 12A of the minimum emission standards (MES). It’s important to clarify that Clause 12A isn’t about seeking leniency in air quality emissions compliance but rather offers an alternative basis for regulating emissions (load-based instead of concentration-based).
Sasol’s proposal entails integrated emissions reductions, resulting in a doubling of sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions reductions (load-based) compared to what would have been achieved under the MES concentration limit. Additionally, there will be further reductions in particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) on a load-basis. These additional reductions will contribute to improving ambient air quality in the local airshed beyond MES compliance requirements.
This approach aligns with Sasol’s ambition to decarbonize and transition to sustainable feedstocks.
Sasol believes that the Minister acknowledged these aspects in her decision on April 5, 2024. The full decision can be found here, and further information on our SO2 journey is available here.
The details of Sasol’s Clause 12A appeal are outlined in our appeal overview, with additional documentation available here.
Any assertions that Sasol’s operations have not been compliant are incorrect and would render our operations illegal.
Sasol remains steadfast in its commitment to sustainable development and the transition of its business towards a lower-carbon future.”
