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

Ressano Garcia, Mozambique (ots/PRNewswire) -

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

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