corn oil refined processing line factory in south africa

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • What is Natref Refinery?
  • Natref, South Africa's only inland crude oil refinery is a medium sized technologically advanced refinery, highly efficient in refining heavy crude oil. The Natref refinery is a joint venture between Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd and Total South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
  • What type of oil is used in South Africa?
  • South Africa's oils and fats manufacturing sector is dominated by vegetable oils and fat, and sunflower oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the country. South Africa is a net importer of edible oils, which include sunflower, soybean and palm oil as it does not produce enough to meet demand.
  • Is Natref a surviving oil refinery in South Africa?
  • Natref is the last surviving oil refinery in South Africa. Three others were closed in the past two years. These refinery closures and the possible permanent closure of the Natref refinery are shots fired in the long running contestation between the oil refiners and the government, which has been trying to introduce cleaner fuels specifications.
  • Which Durban refineries have made good on their threats?
  • In the latest round, the two Durban refineries made good on their threats. Engen (Petronas) in 2020, following an explosion and fire, and Sapref (Shell and BP) after its temporary closure during the insurrection in July 2021. Natref appears to be playing a waiting game on the government¡¯s latest deadline, which has been shifted from 2023 to 2027.
  • Where is Olam agri based?
  • Our edible oils trading desk is based in Durban. From the pipeline in at the Port of Beira to our refinery, we manage oils distribution to the cross-border markets of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Kenya as well as supporting our refinery in Mozambique. The Top Employers Institute has recognised Olam Agri as a Top Employer in South Africa.
  • How will the refinery closures affect the future of auto manufacturing?
  • The refinery closures hold implications for the future of auto manufacturing and transport in the country. In the short term, fuel imports are meeting demand. But the auto manufacturers face a new threat to their European markets ¨C electric vehicles.