Sasol, led by Simon Baloyi, works to protect $80 million in chemical exports from U.S. tariffs
Sasol faces $80 million U.S. tariff impact but posts higher profits, cuts impairments, and plans strategic growth under Simon Baloyi.
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Sasol faces $80 million U.S. tariff impact but posts higher profits, cuts impairments, and plans strategic growth under Simon Baloyi.
The payment resolves all pending litigation between the two state-backed firms, according to a Sens announcement issued after the market closed on Friday.
The division, anchored by a $12.8 billion Lake Charles Chemicals Project in Louisiana, is expected to contribute up to $1 billion annually to Sasol’s earnings by 2030.
The decline in revenue was driven by a combination of weaker oil prices, a 5 percent drop in sales volumes, and softer market demand.
Sasol has been working to optimize the project’s performance, restore investor confidence, and explore strategic options—including an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Sasol's stock plummets by 56 percent in 2024 as the company faces mounting pressure over its environmental strategy and heavy reliance on coal.
The unrest, triggered by Mozambique’s contentious October elections, has led to widespread instability, claiming at least 54 lives this week.
Sasol shares dropped by over five percent following operational challenges and lower production volumes in the first quarter of FY2025, as the petrochemical giant grapples with phased shutdowns and market pressures.