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Energy and chemicals giant Sasol launched its new destoning plant in Mpumalanga on Friday (13 March) and\u00a0says it is making headway in its efforts to enhance coal quality and drive improved operational performance.<\/p>\n
The plant achieved beneficial operation in December 2025 and has\u00a0already supported improved coal quality availability for Sasol\u2019s Secunda Operations, helping to lift overall production in the first quarter 2026.<\/p>\n
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The plant has contributed to a reduction in average \u2018sinks\u2019 (rock fragments or other impurities) to below 14%.<\/p>\n
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It\u00a0removes high-density stone from the run-of-mine coal sourced from the Thubelisha and Bosjesspruit mines. By reducing ash and sinks before coal enters the gasification process, it improves syngas quality for Sasol\u2019s synthetic fuels and chemicals value chain.<\/p>\n
The JSE-listed firm says the plant forms part of the group\u2019s broader plan to strengthen, grow, and transform the business.<\/p>\n
Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi describes it as a gamechanger.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is pleasing to report that the plant is already delivering meaningful quality improvements, with average sinks levels to Secunda Operations trending downwards,\u201d Baloyi said at the plant\u2019s launch on Friday.<\/p>\n
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In January, the petrochemical group attributed part of its recovery to the R1 billion destoning plant, despite some strain on the business.<\/p>\n
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