Coal liquefaction
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Coal liquefaction is a chemical process that converts solid coal into liquid hydrocarbons, including synthetic fuels and petrochemicals. Often referred to as "coal-to-liquids" or more broadly "carbon-
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Coal anthracite
Sasol
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Sasol Limited, commonly referred to as Sasol, is an integrated energy and chemical company based in Sandton, South Africa.
Coal liquefaction
…the early 20th century and used to supply fuels during World War II. In the 1950s, South Africa adopted CTL technology through the state-owned company Sasol to enhance energy security, a practice that continues to this day. In recent decades, countries such as China have expanded coal liquefaction projects…
Sasol headquarters in Sandton
Construction of Sasol 2 (drawing by Peter Pugh-Jones, 1978)
A Sasol Garage in Boksburg, close to the company's headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa