Sasol’s largest colliery, Syferfontein, has been denied a renewal of its water use license by the Department of Water & Sanitation.
- The department stated that the technical reports submitted by Sasol did not meet the required standards for protecting water resources.
- Syferfontein Colliery was established in 1989 to supply coal to Sasol Synfuels and plays a vital role in the company’s operations.
- The colliery has the capacity to produce 10.9 million tonnes of coal annually, making it a significant asset for Sasol.
- The denial of the water license renewal adds further challenges to Sasol, which has been facing a series of difficulties in recent times.
- Sasol has been working to transition towards greener energy solutions and reduce its carbon footprint.
- This development may impact Sasol’s coal supply chain and overall operations, potentially leading to operational and financial implications for the company.