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TNPA signs terminal operator deals after government directive
22nd June 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has finalised all 11 terminal operator agreements with fuel and chemical handlers at the Island View complex, the State-owned company said on... 


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Omnia delivers strong performance in challenging period
8th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Omnia achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, with its diversified business model and execution in its Agriculture and Mining segments enabling it to weather... 


Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) is hosting 21 scientists from 16 African countries at its Protechnik Laboratories, in Pretoria, Gauteng, from June 8 to 19 for the yearly... 


LIONEL MAASDORP
Without a good water treatment partner, clients can damage their boilers and tubes and cause a lot of damage in the long run
Resort’s boiler upgrades reduce scaling, costs
5th June 2026

Having identified corrosive feedwater as the root of scaling and corrosion in its coal-fired boilers, waterpark and family resort Warmbaths, a Forever Resort, contacted industrial boiler... 


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Alternative fuels can reduce costs
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Converting hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels has enabled cement manufacturing facilities to partially or fully replace the coal used to fire cement kilns.... 


Alan Dickson
AECI appoints Alan Dickson CEO
1st June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Chemicals and mining explosives company AECI has appointed Alan Dickson group CEO and executive director, with effect from July 1, following the conclusion of a formal selection process led by the... 


Fertiliser manufactured by Omnia being moved on a farm
Omnia reports strong cash position, flags higher full-year earnings
25th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Omnia expects to report a 21% to 27% increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between R8.37 and R8.79 for the financial year ended March 31, compared with the EPS of R6.92 reported for... 


ASP Isotopes expects first shipments of nuclear medicine, electronics isotopes in 2026
13th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed advanced materials company ASP Isotopes expects to dispatch the first commercial shipments of silicon-28 (Si-28), used to produce advanced electronics, and ytterbium-176... 


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Pratley expands, relocates Durban depot to meet growing industry demand
7th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Responding to growing market demand, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance adhesives Pratley has expanded and relocated its Durban, KwaZulu-Natal depot. The new facility in Cornubia,... 


LIFE-CYCLE COSTING
Project evaluation has shifted from a capital expenditure-driven approach towards a total cost of ownership model that considers long-term operational performance alongside construction costs
Performance-based decisions shaping petrochemicals projects
13th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Engineering design choices, brownfield upgrades and changing regulatory requirements are reshaping the way in which petrochemical and storage infrastructure projects are being executed, says... 


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Pump tech aims to improve safety in chemicals handling
13th March 2026

A chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pump tube, designed to improve safety and operational efficiency during the transfer of aggressive chemicals used across industrial processes, has been... 


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Logistics resilience underpins downstream supply
13th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Reliable logistics remain critical to supporting South Africa’s downstream chemicals and petrochemicals value chain as industry depends more on secure fuel supply, says integrated energy company bp... 


equipment maintenance
Predictive maintenance improves plant reliability
13th March 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Equipment reliability is key to maintaining continuous production in chemicals plants, says electrical engineering company Delba Electrical marketing spokesperson Mike Lerios. Amid South Africa’s... 


HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ChemSec’s latest study showed that chemicals companies are looking to reduce the use of hazardous substances as part of their long-term business sustainability strategies
Reduction in hazardous substances prioritised
13th March 2026

Several global chemical producers are starting to prioritise a reduction in hazardous substances, as part of long-term business sustainability strategies, sustainability organisation ChemSec noted... 


BASF's dispersions plant, in Durban
BASF increases reliability, R&D ability with upgraded dispersions plant in Durban
5th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chemicals group BASF on March 4 unveiled its expanded production facility for dispersions in Durban, which strengthens the company’s ability to supply customers with high-quality dispersions used... 


KAP claims price component of Safripol's ethylene supply dispute with Sasol has been determined in its favour
2nd March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed diversified industrial holding company KAP says that, in a dispute between polymer producer and KAP subsidiary Safripol and JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol about an... 


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Printing for health products advances
27th February 2026 By: Halima Frost

Digital printing is the preferred solution when versioning, short runs and speed of production are key factors, and has been integral to a "breakthrough" by printing solutions provider Pyrotec... 


AECI interim group CEO Dean Murray
AECI grows Ebitda, Ebitda margin; to invest in plants and equipment in 2026
25th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed mining and chemicals multinational AECI posted revenue of R32.1-billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was down 4% on the prior year; however, it achieved record earnings... 


Sasol's Sasolburg operation
Sasol half-year profit down 34% on lower oil, chemical prices
23rd February 2026 By: Reuters

South African petrochemical firm Sasol on Monday reported a 34% drop in half-year profit, mainly due to lower oil and chemical prices. Sasol's headline earnings per share was R9.27 in the six... 


Harper resigns from Sasol board
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed chemicals and energy company Sasol says nonexecutive director Katherine Harper has tendered her resignation for personal reasons, which the board accepted on February 16. “On behalf of... 


AECI truck
AECI expects higher underlying full-year profitability
16th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Explosives and chemicals group AECI expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the year ended December 31, 2025, to be between 43% and 58% higher year-on-year, which reflects higher... 


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Sasol warns of interim earnings plunge on the back of impairments, weak prices
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Sasol has warned that its earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to fall sharply, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to decline by between 89% and 99%... 


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Uptake of alternative fuels necessitates better medical support access
30th January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The maritime energy transition from traditional fuels and marine gas to cleaner fuels, such as ammonia, biofuels, e-fuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol, is raising concern at... 


Sasol appoints Rhidwaan Gasant as nonexecutive director
20th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol has appointed Rhidwaan Gasant as independent nonexecutive director with effect from February 1. He satisfies the independence requirements for... 


Process safety is a cornerstone of industrial resilience, sustainability
16th January 2026

Companies that treat process safety as a compliance exercise are missing the point entirely. It is not about meeting standards, but whether an operation can survive the next decade.   Chemical and... 


ASP Isotopes founder Mann to resume CEO, chairperson duties from January
3rd December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed isotopes production company ASP Isotopes has announced that its founder and executive chairperson Paul Mann will resume his role as CEO and continue as executive chairperson... 


BASF South Africa celebrates reaching Level 1 BBBEE status
2nd December 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Chemical company BASF South Africa has celebrated achieving Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) status. The company, the local subsidiary of the Germany-based global BASF group,... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Sasol CEO sees chemical business potentially listing by 2028
21st November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi said the South African company may spin off its international chemicals business as soon as 2028, depending on how quickly profit grows. Shares of the fuel and chemicals firm... 


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Itac rejects rebate on copper sulphate after confirming local supply capacity
18th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has declined to create a rebate provision for copper sulphate used in the manufacture of animal feed, concluding that the... 


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Multi-port valve block now available
7th November 2025

International valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding its single-use range with the GEMÜ Multiport SUMONDO multi-port valve block, which is available with pneumatic or manual block locking. The GEMÜ... 


An image of an Allmech employee and the Runxin F135 valve system
New valves enhance water supply, process efficiency
7th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The new, optimised Runxin F135 duplex valve has been introduced to the South African market to improve water treatment processes by enhancing water softening and ensuring consistent water quality,... 


CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay
CHIETA elects new accounting authority board, reappoints Pillay as CEO
17th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Sector education and training authority the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) says a new CHIETA Accounting Authority has been appointed by Higher Education and Training... 


Holger Riemensperger
AECI names interim CEO as Riemensperger steps down
15th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed AECI has appointed AECI Chemicals executive VP Dean Murray as the group's interim CEO, following the resignation of Holger Riemensperger, with effect from October 15. AECI notes that... 


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