Discovery Green and Sasol launch Ampli Energy to unlock renewable energy access for all South African businesses
Johannesburg, 15 May 2025 – Discovery Green, a Discovery Limited business, in partnership with global energy company Sasol, today announced the launch of Ampli Energy – a market-first month-to-month renewable energy product that gives South African businesses of all sizes immediate access to green energy at scale through the national grid.
With monthly savings, no upfront costs, and flexible, penalty-free cancellation, Ampli Energy introduces a no-fee, no-risk, no-hassle solution for businesses looking to cut emissions and electricity costs.
Calling All Emerging Artists: Entries Now Open for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition
Entries are now officially open for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, South Africa’s premier platform for emerging visual artists. Now in its 35th year of Sasol’s sponsorship, Sasol New Signatures remains the most prestigious platform for emerging artists to break into the professional art world. It is a launchpad for creative careers, a celebration of bold and fresh ideas, and a testament to the transformative power of visual storytelling and the ability of art to inspire, challenge, and connect.
Code Your Future: Sasol Bursary Programme Now Open!
Johannesburg, South Africa – Are you a Grade 12 learner with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)? Do you dream of becoming an engineer, data scientist, or innovator who helps solve real-world problems? Then listen up – this opportunity is made for YOU!
Katleho Muso wins 30th Sasol Sasolburg Marathon
Sasolburg, South Africa – The 30th Sasol Sasolburg Marathon was won by Katleho Muso from Cell C Running Club, Gauteng in 02:28:17 on Saturday 29 March 2025. According to World Athletics, this time places him 16th in South Africa this year. Rose Jijana from Actom Athletics Club in Vanderbijlpark won the ladies’ 42km event. Running in the 40-49 year category, Rose, a former Sasol Banyana Banyana soccer player, completed the race in an excellent 03:13:46.
30th Sasol Marathon taking place in Sasolburg on 29 March 2025
Sasolburg, South Africa – The 30th Sasol Sasolburg Marathon will take place this year on Saturday 29 March 2025. As Comrades qualifier this flat, fast race attracts more than 3 000 national and international athletes every year.
Sasol welcomes positive policy announcements to support South Africa's transition landscape
Sasol welcomes recent policy announcements that support South Africa’s energy transition and potential impact economic growth, as well as related socio-economic developments.
Sasol’s stringent cost and efficient capital management helps off-set impact of challenging macroeconomic environment
- Basic earnings per share (EPS) down 52% to R7,22 per share
- Headline earnings per share (HEPS) 31% lower to R14,13 per share
- Cash generated by operating activities up 20% to R17,6 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA down 15% to R23,9 billion
- Net debt at R81,8 billion (US$4,3 billion) from R73,7 billion (US$4,1 billion) at 30 June 2024
Sasol, Anglo American, De Beers partner to generate feedstock for renewable diesel production
Cape Town, South Africa – Sasol, Anglo American and De Beers entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) on Tuesday morning (4 February 2025) to pilot the production of feedstock for renewable diesel. This is an important initiative for both companies as they endeavour to establish the value chain for renewable fuels in South Africa.
Natref fuel supply interruption
On 4 January 2025, a fire occurred at the Natref refinery that caused damage to certain infrastructure around the Crude Distillation Unit. No injuries occurred, with the fire immediately extinguished and the plant safely shut down. Natref is a joint venture crude oil refinery between Sasol (63,64%) and Prax Group (36,36%), located in Sasolburg.
It is anticipated that the fire will negatively impact the production and supply of jet fuel, ULP93 and diesel from the refinery.
Topsoe and Sasol selected to deliver innovative e-fuels technology for an eSAF demonstration plant in Germany
- Topsoe and Sasol have been selected to provide their G2L™ e-fuels technology for the initial built-up of the German Aerospace Center’s Technology Platform Power-to-Liquid Fuels at the Leuna Chemical Complex in Germany.
- Once commissioned, expected in Q4 2027, the plant will produce, for research purposes 2500 tons per year of e-fuels mainly sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- With €130 million of funding secured from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), the plant will be the largest facility for production of e-fuels for research.

