Sasol, EDM Inaugurate New Gas-to-Power Plant in Mozambique

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RESSANO GARCIA, Mozambique, Aug. 28 / PRN=KYODO JBN / --

    Earlier today, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Armando

Guebuza, and the Mozambican Minister of Energy, Salvador Namburete, joined the

chairman of the Mozambican state power utility, Electridade de Mozambique

(EDM), Augusto Fernando de Sousa and the President and CEO of Sasol, David

Constable, at the inauguration of Central Termica de Ressano Garcia (CTRG).

    The CTRG power plant, which is a partnership between EDM (51%) and Sasol

(49%), represents Mozambique's first permanent large-scale gas-to-power

facility in Ressano Garcia, which is on the border between Mozambique and South

Africa.

    Natural gas will be supplied to the new power plant from the Sasol-operated

central processing facility (CPF) in Temane in the Inhambane province. Together

with its partners, Sasol has expended approximately US$3 billion in capital

investments, which include the development and expansion of the CPF and natural

gas fields in Southern Mozambique, the construction of a cross-border pipeline,

and the completion of the CTRG gas-to-power project.

    The 175MW gas-fired power plant will supply electricity to more than two

million Mozambicans - this equates to 23% of the country's current demand. The

Mozambican economy is one of the fastest growing on the African continent, and

is seeing electricity demand increasing by approximately 14% annually.

    The opening of the CTRG power facility comes as Sasol celebrates its 10th

anniversary of developing the Temane and Pande stranded gas fields in

Mozambique, through strong in-country partnerships and its technical expertise.

The company's investments over the past decade have contributed to the creation

of a favourable investment climate for Mozambique, while establishing an

exploration and natural gas production sector in the region. These investments

also serve to support economic growth and development in both Mozambique and

South Africa.

    Sasol President and CEO, David Constable said, "By working together with

our Mozambican and South African partners, we are well-placed to unlock the

ultimate potential of Mozambique's hydrocarbon resources in an integrated and

sustainable manner, which will benefit not only the country but the broader

region."

    EDM Chairman Augusto Fernando de Sousa commented, "Despite Mozambique's

extensive hydrocarbon resources, EDM is currently experiencing an electricity

deficit which necessitates importing power. CTRG will help enhance the

country's energy self-sufficiency and will also help to diversify our energy

base."

    The gas-fired power plant is expected to reach beneficial operation in

October this year.

    About Sasol:

    Committed to excellence in all we do, Sasol is an international integrated

energy and chemical company that leverages the talent and expertise of our more

than 33 000 people working in 37 countries. We develop and commercialise

technologies, and build and operate world-scale facilities to produce a range

of product streams, including liquid fuels, high-value chemicals and low-carbon

electricity.

    While remaining committed to our home-base of South Africa, Sasol is

expanding internationally based on a unique value proposition.

    Issued by:

    Alex Anderson, Head of Group Media Relations

    Direct telephone +27-(11)441-3295

    Mobile +27-(0)71-600-9605

    alex.anderson@sasol.com

SOURCE: Sasol Limited