Entity

Originally established in 1950 by the Industrial Development Corporation as a state-owned enterprise to achieve South Africa's energy self-sufficiency, Sasol has evolved from a single coal-to-liquids facility to a globally diversified integrated chemicals and energy company. The company pioneered proprietary Fischer-Tropsch coal conversion technology and has successfully commercialized gas-to-liquids processes internationally through joint ventures in Qatar and Nigeria.

Corporate Structure

• Incorporated: Republic of South Africa, June 26, 1950
• Privatized: October 1979 (listed on Johannesburg Stock Exchange as SOL)
• Current Status: Public company with dual listings
• Stock Exchanges: JSE (SOL), NYSE (SSL - American Depositary Shares)
• Market Capitalization: Approximately ZAR 75 billion (November 2025)
• Headquarters: Sasol Place, 50 Katherine Street, Sandton, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa

Business Operations

Sasol Limited operates as an integrated chemicals and energy company divided into two primary business segments:

Energy Business: Synthetic fuels production (coal-to-liquids and gas-to-liquids), petroleum refining, coal mining, gas operations, and fuels marketing

Chemicals Business: Advanced materials (catalysts), base chemicals (polymers, olefins, ammonia), essential care chemicals (alcohols, surfactants), and performance solutions (waxes, solvents)

Global Presence

• Employees: Approximately 28,600-29,000 globally
• Operations: 32 countries across Africa, Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania
• Key Locations: South Africa, Mozambique, Qatar, Nigeria, United States, Germany
• Products: Over 200 chemical products marketed worldwide
• Production Capacity: 6.3 million tons of chemical products annually

Major Subsidiaries

• Sasol South Africa Limited (100% owned)
• Sasol Synfuels (Pty) Ltd – Secunda operations (100% owned)
• Sasolburg Operations (100% owned)
• Sasol Mining (coal mining, 100% owned)
• Sasol Oil (petroleum marketing and refining interests)
• International subsidiaries and joint ventures