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Water Efficiency at Sasol's Orange River Operations

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Water Efficiency at Sasol's Orange River Operations

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: South Africa
Basins: Orange
Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Improved water efficiency.
Services Needed: Project management
Desired Partner: Other
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): Quality, REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Ecosystems, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users)
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 80%

Project Overview

Our 2 largest operations Sasol Secunda Operations and Sasolburg Operations managed to achieve 19% and 29% savings, respectively. This was achieved by implementing the following measures: The watering of gardens and lawns with potable water was stopped. - The washing of cars and paving with potable water was stopped. - Testing and installation of water saving devices were done. - Pipe leaks were repaired. - The reuse and recycling of effluent was enhanced. - A communication a…

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Our 2 largest operations Sasol Secunda Operations and Sasolburg Operations managed to achieve 19% and 29% savings, respectively. This was achieved by implementing the following measures: The watering of gardens and lawns with potable water was stopped. - The washing of cars and paving with potable water was stopped. - Testing and installation of water saving devices were done. - Pipe leaks were repaired. - The reuse and recycling of effluent was enhanced. - A communication and awareness drive to all employees was implemented.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: Quality, REGULATORY: Water-related product or operational standards
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers, Ecosystems, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users)
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)
Challenges: Other

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Sasol (Organization)

www.sasol.com

Integrated energy and chemicals company, with head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Two large production facilities (Sasol Synfuels and Sasol Infrachem) located in the Orange-Senqu (Vaal River) catchment. Learn More


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