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SASOL IN CANADA better together… we deliver
ABOUT SASOL Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sasol is an international integrated energy and chemical company that harnesses its proven alternative fuel technology to provide sustainable energy solutions to the world. By combining the talent of its people and its technological advantage, Sasol has been a pioneer in innovation for over six decades.
Better together… we deliver. ENERGY CHEMICALS Sasol is active in global oil and gas Sasol is a world leader in the exploration and production. Sasol’s commercial production of liquid energy business focuses on the fuels and chemicals from coal and manufacturing, refining and marketing natural gas. Sasol markets a range of of automotive and industrial fuels. products in more than 100 countries. Products Products • Gasoline • Liquefied petroleum gas • Polymers • Waxes • Diesel • Pipeline gas • Solvents • Ammonia fertilizers • Jet fuel • Naphtha • Surfactants • Explosives • Fuel oil • Lubricants • Aluminas • Phenolics • Illuminating paraffin • Greases
Better together… we deliver. Sasol in Canada – Better together… we deliver. Our Global Presence
In North America
in particular, Sasol
is well-positioned
OUR GLOBAL PRESENCE
to capitalize on low
feedstock prices to meet
demand for high quality
fuels and chemicals.
While remaining committed to its home-base of South Africa, Sasol is
expanding internationally. Sasol’s focus is creating value sustainably
and we are proud to take this company to new frontiers.
Sasol mines coal in South Africa and produces natural gas and condensate in Mozambique, oil in
Gabon, shale gas in Canada.
In a world seeking energy security and cleaner energy alternatives, Sasol benefits national economies
by enabling in-country conversion of resources into valued-added liquid fuels and chemicals.
In North America in particular, Sasol is well-positioned to capitalize on low feedstock prices to meet
demand for high quality fuels and chemicals.
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Better together… we deliver.
Our Shared Values
OUR VISION AND VALUES
Our shared values define what we stand for as an organization
and establish expectations about how employees of Sasol
work with and treat each other, our customers, shareholders,
suppliers, partners and the communities we serve.
Our Common Vision
To grow profitably, sustainably and inclusively, while delivering value to stakeholders Sasol has six shared values:
through technology and the talent of our people in the energy and chemical markets • Safety • Accountability
in Southern Africa and worldwide. We are committed to zero We take ownership of our
harm and all that we do, behaviour and responsibility
Our Common Objective we do safely. to perform both individually
and in teams.
To be strong and sustainably profitable, we have to know what we are working • People
towards and what is expected of us as individuals, as teams and as an organization. We create a caring, • Stakeholder focus
We are better together, one team – One Sasol. engaged and enabled work We serve our stakeholders
environment that recognizes through quality products,
both individual and team service solutions and
Our Common Goal Our Definition of Victory contributions in pursuit of value creation.
high performance. • Excellence in all we do
To make Sasol a great company To grow shareholder value sustainably.
that delivers long-term value to • Integrity We deliver what we
its shareholders and employees, We act consistently on a set promise and add value
a company that has a positive of values, ethical standards beyond expectations.
association for all stakeholders. and principles.
Better together… we deliver.
CANADIAN NATURAL GAS ASSETS Sasol’s Canada shale gas assets:
Sasol Canada holds a 50 per cent working interest in two natural gas Cypress A • Partnership with Progress Energy
• 112,000 net acres of land
assets in the Montney shale basin in northeast British Columbia. • 20 tcf of resource potential
In partnership with Progress Energy, the Montney assets consist of 112,000 acres of land
• All year access and
with approximately 20 trillion cubic feet of resource potential. Further to the initial $2 billion excellent infrastructure
acquisition investment in the Farrell Creek and Cypress A assets, Sasol will continue to invest British • Opportunities to expand into
annually in developing the resource to increase production and provide feedstock opportunities Columbia liquids-rich development areas
for future downstream aspirations. • Upstream assets allow for robust
Farrell Creek integrated economics for GTL and
In recent years, significant advancements have been made in the exploitation of natural gas from
chemicals in North America
shale formations. The rapid increase in shale gas reserves and production has been described as a
game changer for the entire North American natural gas business and the Montney basin is one of
the most competitive plays on the continent.
Sasol/Progress Land Montney Basin
Responsible Operations
Progress Energy is Sasol’s partner and the operator of the Farrell Creek
and Cypress A shale gas assets in the Montney. Sasol supports Progress
Energy’s responsible environmental stewardship practices.
Sasol’s Canada shale gas assets:
Cypress A • Partnership with Progress Energy The practice of fracking is strictly regulated by the Canadian authorities
• 112,000 net acres of land and Progress Energy was a leader and an active participant in the
development of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
• 20 tcf of resource potential
Hydraulic Fracturing Principles.
• All year access and
excellent infrastructure
• Opportunities to expand into
CAPP’s Guiding Principles for Hydraulic Fracturing
British
Columbia liquids-rich development areas 1. We will safeguard the quality and quantity of regional surface and
• Upstream assets allow for robust groundwater resources, through sound wellbore construction
integrated economics for GTL and practices, sourcing fresh water alternatives where appropriate, and
Farrell Creek recycling water for reuse as much as practical.
chemicals in North America
2. We will measure and disclose water use with the goal of continuing to
reduce our effect on the environment.
3. We will support the development of fracturing fluid additives with the
least environmental risks.
4. We will support the disclosure of fracturing fluid additives.
5. We will continue to advance, collaborate on and communicate
technologies and best practices that reduce the potential
Sasol/Progress Land Montney Basin environmental risks of hydraulic fracturing.
Better together… we deliver.
FAST FACTS
UPSTREAM AND
Natural gas is plentiful and is DOWNSTREAM INTEGRATION
considered to be the cleanest and Sasol’s stake in the Montney demonstrates our long-term
most efficient of the three major commitment in Canada and supports our downstream aspirations
fossil fuels: for North America.
• It emits 40% less carbon dioxide than coal The shale gas boom in North America presents a viable growth opportunity for Sasol. With the
for the same energy produced de-linking of oil and gas prices and the abundance of natural gas at relatively low prices in the
region, Sasol is well positioned to convert the low-priced gas into high-value transport fuels.
• It is more fleixble and cleaner burning than coal
Our gas-to-liquids (GTL) value proposition benefits from increased gas volumes at a discount
• It can be used in conjunction with a renewable source, to an equivalent oil price and our chemical growth aspirations benefit from the availability of
such as wind or sola power, to provide a constant advantaged ethane feedstock.
supply to the grid
International growth of GTL technology is a cornerstone of Sasol’s strategic agenda. In addition
to its facility currently operating in Qatar, Sasol is progressing GTL projects in Nigeria, the
United States, Canada and Uzbekistan.Better together… we deliver. Better together… we deliver.
Better together… we deliver.
UPSTREAM AND
DOWNSTREAM INTEGRATION
Sasol’s stake in the Montney demonstrates our long-term
commitment in Canada and supports our downstream aspirations
for North America.
The shale gas boom in North America presents a viable growth opportunity for Sasol. With the
de-linking of oil and gas prices and the abundance of natural gas at relatively low prices in the
region, Sasol is well positioned to convert the low-priced gas into high-value transport fuels.
Our gas-to-liquids (GTL) value proposition benefits from increased gas volumes at a discount
to an equivalent oil price and our chemical growth aspirations benefit from the availability of
advantaged ethane feedstock.
International growth of GTL technology is a cornerstone of Sasol’s strategic agenda. In addition
to its facility currently operating in Qatar, Sasol is progressing GTL projects in Nigeria, the
United States, Canada and Uzbekistan.GAS-TO-LIQUIDS (GTL) TECHNOLOGY Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) technology is a proven alternative solution with potential to convert Canada’s clean, abundant natural gas resources into high-quality, high-value energy and chemical products in a cost-efficient and environmentally conscious way. With more than 60 years of experience, Sasol is a world leader in GTL technology.
Better together… we deliver.
Natural gas reforming
GTL Production • Through a catalytic chemical process, hydrogen and
• Syn-gas for the GTL production process can be produced
Process from natural gas through various technologies that carbon monoxide – under heat and pressure and with the
require mostly steam and air or oxygen. aid of cobalt or iron-based catalysts – to yield
Natural gas is a predominantly linear hydrocarbons, oxygenated hydrocarbons and
• During the reforming process, the hydrocarbon molecules reaction water.
methane mixture of in the natural gas are broken down and stripped of their
hydrocarbons and other gases. hydrogen atoms. • Hydrocarbons from the slurry phase synthesis reactor are
In the GTL production process, cooled successively to produce liquid products that are
raw natural gas is purified • The carbon atoms together with oxygen (introduced recovered for final processing.
to remove primarily sulphur as steam, air, or concentrated oxygen) form carbon
and other unsaturated low monoxyde molecules.
level contaminants. The GTL • The resulting gas, called synthesis gas or syn-gas, consists
Product upgrade
conversion process then consists of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. It is • The liquid hydrocarbon products require mild
of three main steps. then ready for Sasol’s Proprietary Conversion Process. hydroprocessing, normally a combination of hydrotreating
and hydrocorrection to convert the higher molecular
• Natural gas reforming weight molecules to naphtha, diesel and liquefied
Sasol’s proprietary conversion process
• Sasol’s proprietary petroleum gas (LPG).
conversion process • The syn-gas is sent to a slurry phase synthesis reactor.
• Due to the combination of these unique petrochemical
• Product upgrade • The temperature, pressure and catalyst (cobalt or iron) processes, the resulting diesel contains virtually no
determine whether a light or waxy synfuel is produced. aromatics and sulphur and burns more clearly than
petroleum derived fuels.Better together… we deliver. Our GTL technology The Sasol process entails three steps: • Reforming natural gas with oxygen and steam over a nickel catalyst to produce syngas. • Converting syngas into long-chain waxy hydrocarbons in a Sasol Slurry Phase Distillate™ Fischer-Tropsch (FT) reactor. • Selectively cracking the waxy hydrocarbons to produce GTL diesel, GTL kerosene, GTL naphtha and LPG.
Better together… we deliver.
CANADA GTL PROJECT
A gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility is the first
choice for monetizing Canada’s natural FAST FACTS
gas resources, launching a new industry
for Canada and creating local employment The Canada GTL Project will benefit the local economy
both during construction and once fully operational.
opportunities.
Construction
Sasol has evaluated the opportunity to build Canada’s first • Will contribute $11.6 billion to Alberta’s GDP.
GTL facility in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, an area that is • Onsite workforce will average 1,500 persons, peaking
becoming a globally significant hydrocarbon processing hub. to approximately 3,000 in 2019 and 2023.
Sasol is excited about the opportunity to bring GTL technology
Operational
to a dynamic business community with a highly educated and
capable local workforce. • Will contribute $550 million annually to Alberta’s GDP.
• 890 full-time high-skill jobs when fully operational.
In its first phase, the GTL facility would likely use 500 million
Taxes
cubic feet of natural gas to create 48,000 barrels per day
(nominal capacity) of diesel, naphtha and liquefied petroleum • $49 million annually in municipal taxes.
gas. A possible second phase of development would double • $5.48 billion in provincial taxes during life of the Project.
the total daily production capacity. • $8.23 billion in federal taxes during life of the Project.Better together… we deliver. Better together… we deliver.
GTL BENEFITS AND
A
Clean, High-Quality Transportation Fuel
The liquid fuels produced through Sasol’s GTL process are high-performance,
THE ENVIRONMENT low-emission products. Capable of use in existing diesel engines independently
or as a premium blend stock, GTL diesel can achieve particulate reduction of up
to 40%, delivering significant air quality advantages.
Sasol is committed to eliminating or minimizing any negative impacts of • GTL diesel is superior in quality to conventional refinery diesel
our operations and products on the environment. produced from crude oil.
• GTL fuel’s high-performance properties enable the development and use of B
advanced exhaust systems and engines.
GTL Facility Environmental Assessment
• GTL diesel has a high cetane number, which results in cleaner, more
Sophisticated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) techniques have shown that the greenhouse gas (GHG) complete combustion and improves cold start properties and reduces
impact of a gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility is equivalent to that of a modern, efficient petroleum refinery noise and engine wear.
using best available technology. The majority of production scenarios studied indicate a neutral to
• GTL diesel is virtually free of sulphur and aromatic compounds.
positive GHG performance for GTL.
• GTL diesel meets the world’s most stringent air quality standards.
Due to its high energy demand, a GTL plant is a point-source GHG emitter, but this is offset by the • Unlike oil refining, GTL diesel is produced without heavy residual fuel
environmental benefits of its products. GTL technology is in an early stage of development and the and petroleum coke.
GHG emissions may improve as the technology matures. Compared to refineries, GTL emissions are A. GTL diesel
concentrated in only a few sources and there is potential to significantly reduce the GHG profile of the • Similar beneficial characteristics are shared by the other higher cetane fuels
B. The oil from a Toyota fueled by
GTL production phase by capturing the carbon dioxide-rich stream. derived from the GTL process. GTL diesel (left) compared to
the oil from a Toyota running on
normal diesel (right)Better together… we deliver. Better together… we deliver.
COMMUNITY
Our community affairs program seeks to promote people-centred,
needs-driven sustainable development of communities.
Our key priorities are focused on the following five areas: Our community engagement principles are centred on:
• Education with the emphasis on improving school-based • Community involvement and ownership
education in science, technology and literacy; facilitating access • Strengthening community leadership
to higher education; enabling quality higher education; and
developing critical and scarce work skills. • Targeted impacts-driven interventions
• Job creation, focusing on the sustainable creation • Addressing key community priorities
of employment. • Strategic research informed interventions
• Health and welfare, with a priority emphasis on addressing • Monitoring and evaluation
key social challenges.
• Building capacity through partnership
• Arts, culture and sport development with a focus on local
talent development.
• Environment, by pro-actively engaging communities to reduce
their impact on the natural environment.
22As global energy consumption continues to grow, traditional energy sources will need to be used more efficiently and alternative fuels must be further developed. Sasol believes North America will be a key player in shaping the future of the global energy landscape and its investments in Canada are of strategic long-term importance to the company.
www.sasol.com l www.sasolcanada.com Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sasol has operations in 37 countries and employs 34,000 people. Sasol’s shares are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:SSL) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE:SOL).
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