According to the study, how many deaths per year are linked to pollution from Sasol’s Secunda plant?

The study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air shows that pollution from Sasol Ltd.’s Secunda plant is tied to about 1,000 deaths a year.

What key pollutants does the Secunda plant emit, and how do its sulfur dioxide emission limits compare to those in China and the European Union?

Secunda emits sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter; its permitted sulfur dioxide emissions range from 1,400 to 1,700 milligrams per normal cubic meter — far exceeding South Africa’s general limit of 1,000 mg/m³, and vastly higher than China’s limit of 35 mg/m³ and the EU’s limit of up to 165 mg/m³.

Sasol Plant Tied to 1,000 Pollution Deaths a Year, Study Shows

Aug 31, 2026

A study links Sasol’s Secunda plant to 1,000 annual pollution-related deaths, citing $1 billion in economic damage. Findings highlight severe health impacts and lax emission standards compared to global benchmarks.

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