Minister Approves Sasol's Transition to Load-Based Emission Limits
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment has supported Sasol South Africa's appeal, allowing the implementation of load-based limits to regulate sulphur dioxide emissions from the boilers at the Secunda Operations.
Sasol previously faced a refusal from the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) regarding their application to transition from concentration-based limits to load-based regulation for sulphur dioxide emissions, effective from April 1, 2025, onwards. However, Sasol persisted in its commitment to improving ambient air quality and reducing its environmental impact.
After submitting an appeal in accordance with the National Environmental Management Act, the Minister reviewed Sasol's case. On April 5, 2024, the Minister made the decision to uphold Sasol's
appeal, setting aside the NAQO's ruling. The Minister found Sasol's application compliant with Clause 12A and authorized the adoption of load-based limits from April 1, 2025, until March 31, 2030.
Sasol plans to collaborate with the Minister to finalize the regulatory framework necessary for the decision's full implementation. This process will include adjustments to their atmospheric emission license. The full decision can be accessed on Sasol's website.
This announcement was made on April 8, 2024, in Sandton. Merrill Lynch South Africa Proprietary Limited, trading as BofA Securities, serves as the equity sponsor, while Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, acts as the debt sponsor.
Sasol previously faced a refusal from the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) regarding their application to transition from concentration-based limits to load-based regulation for sulphur dioxide emissions, effective from April 1, 2025, onwards. However, Sasol persisted in its commitment to improving ambient air quality and reducing its environmental impact.
After submitting an appeal in accordance with the National Environmental Management Act, the Minister reviewed Sasol's case. On April 5, 2024, the Minister made the decision to uphold Sasol's
appeal, setting aside the NAQO's ruling. The Minister found Sasol's application compliant with Clause 12A and authorized the adoption of load-based limits from April 1, 2025, until March 31, 2030.
Sasol plans to collaborate with the Minister to finalize the regulatory framework necessary for the decision's full implementation. This process will include adjustments to their atmospheric emission license. The full decision can be accessed on Sasol's website.
This announcement was made on April 8, 2024, in Sandton. Merrill Lynch South Africa Proprietary Limited, trading as BofA Securities, serves as the equity sponsor, while Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, acts as the debt sponsor.
