Sasol today officially opened its new Destoning Plant, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance coal quality and drive improved operational performance. The plant, which achieved beneficial operation in December 2025, forms part of Sasol’s broader plan to strengthen, grow, and transform the business.

Developed through the conversion of the Twistdraai Export Plant, the facility removes high-density stone from the run-of-mine coal sourced from the Thubelisha and Bosjesspruit mines. By reducing ash and sinks before coal enters the gasification process, the plant helps improve syngas quality for Sasol’s synthetic fuels and chemicals value chain.

Since commissioning, the plant has contributed to a reduction in average sinks for Q1 FY26 to below 14%, supporting improved coal quality availability to Secunda Operations and helping to lift overall production for the quarter.

“This facility is a key commitment we made at Capital Markets Day in 2025, and it plays an important role in enhancing operational performance at Secunda Operations by enabling the processing of higher-quality, destoned coal,” said Simon Baloyi, Sasol President and CEO.

“It is pleasing to report that the plant is already delivering meaningful quality improvements, with average sinks levels to Secunda Operations trending downwards,” added Baloyi.

The full project scope reached beneficial operation in December 2025, marking a key achievement in Sasol Mining’s journey to improve operational reliability and secure long-term value creation.