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Secunda Operations

Secunda Operations is a large coal-to-liquid-fuels and chemicals complex operated by Sasol in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It uses proprietary Fischer-Tropsch synthesis technology to convert coal and, increasingly, natural gas into synthetic fuels and chemical feedstocks. The facility is among the largest single-site producers of synthetic fuel in the world and is a cornerstone of Sasol's South African production base. It draws coal from nearby collieries, including Twistdraai, and has in recent years incorporated natural gas piped from Mozambique to diversify feedstock and reduce its carbon footprint. The plant is a major employer in Mpumalanga and a significant contributor to South Africa's liquid fuels supply and the region's economy. Secunda Operations is also one of the country's largest single-point emitters of greenhouse gases, making it central to Sasol's decarbonisation strategy and subject to scrutiny by environmental regulators. Its output supports both the domestic fuel market and export of chemical products. The complex was developed from the 1970s as part of South Africa's strategy to secure liquid fuel supply during periods of trade sanctions. It remains central to ongoing debates about the future of coal-based synthetic fuels amid the global shift towards cleaner energy sources.

Secunda Operations News


The Sasol destoning facility is delivering coal with sinks of below 12%.
Sasol’s external coal purchases to continue to fall as it targets 34Mt from own mines
1st September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

While Sasol continues to reduce its overall capital expenditure, the JSE-listed group is increasing its investment in its coal mining business to shore up the feedstock needed to raise output at... 


The Twistdraai destoning plant
Sasol says Secunda output at five-year high after coal destoning project
21st July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed energy and chemicals group Sasol reported that its Secunda Operations, in Mpumalanga, achieved its highest annual production in the past five years during the 2026 financial year to June... 


Sasol launches destoning plant to improve coal quality, strengthen operational performance
Sasol launches destoning plant to improve coal quality, strengthen operational performance
13th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Energy and chemicals group Sasol, on March 13, officially opened its new destoning plant, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance coal quality and drive improved operational... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Sasol to begin reducing external coal purchases as destoning plant raises quality
13th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol is aiming to begin ramping up internal coal production and reducing external coal purchases after its destoning plant reached beneficial operation in December. CEO... 


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Twistdraai Thubelisha coal destoning project, South Africa – update
6th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Sasol has reported that the plant is now producing coal with a total sinks content of about 12%. 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Sasol to begin reducing external coal purchases as destoning plant raises quality
23rd February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol is aiming to begin ramping up internal coal production and reducing external coal purchases after its destoning plant reached beneficial operation in December. CEO... 


Sasol reports Louisiana cracker plant restart, beneficial operation at South African destoning plant
22nd January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol, reporting on its performance for the six months to December 31, 2025, says its Southern Africa destoning plant reached beneficial operation in... 


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