• super quality oil refinery catalysts working in South Africa
  • super quality oil refinery catalysts working in South Africa
  • super quality oil refinery catalysts working in South Africa
  • super quality oil refinery catalysts working in South Africa
  • How many oil refineries are there in South Africa?
  • four There are six refineries in the country – four on the coast and two inland. Crude oil is refined at South Africa’s four crude oil refineries. The table below shows the development of South Africa’s refining capacity (barrels per day) from 1994 to 2014.
  • What is oil refinery?
  • An oil refinery or petroleum refinery is an industrial process plant where crude oil is transformed and refined into more useful products such as petroleum naphtha, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt base, heating oil, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas, jet fuel and fuel oils. PetroSA Sandton Office VISCOL OIL Astron Energy Cape Town Refinery
  • Are chemical engineers enhancing traditional refining processes?
  • This blog explores how Chemical Engineers are not only enhancing traditional refining processes but also pioneering advancements in alternative energy sources, positioning South Africa to meet future energy demands sustainably. The importance of chemical engineering in refining processes Enhancing efficiency and sustainability
  • How can chemical engineering improve the efficiency of a refinery?
  • By improving these processes, Chemical Engineers help increase efficiency, reduce waste, and minimise the environmental impact of refineries. Advancements in catalyst technology, driven by chemical engineering, have significantly improved the efficiency of catalytic cracking units.
  • How regulatory & technology trends are influencing the refining catalyst industry?
  • Regulatory and technology trends are influencing the refining catalyst industry. These trends are driving the demand for advanced catalyst supports. Sasol Chemicals produces high-quality alumina, silica-aluminas and shaped carriers which are widely used in various process formulations as catalyst supports or binders.
  • How can chemical engineers improve South Africa's Energy Security?
  • The development of alternative energy sources can also enhance South Africa’s energy security, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and mitigating the impact of global energy price fluctuations; Chemical Engineers play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and sustainability of these energy sources.