We operate and maintain a network of gas pipelines that are buried underground from Mozambique to South Africa transporting natural gas. This gas is an alternative source of energy used by industries instead of electricity.
How do you know there’s gas pipeline in your area?
- Gas pipeline are identifiable by the aid of white markers and surface markers
- By applying for a wayleave obtainable from Sasol
What happens if Gas is released?
- It can Asphyxiate
- Cause fire
- Cause explosion
Threats to pipelines
- Digging
- Excavation
- Incidents e.g. Theft or soil erosion
What to do in Gas related emergency?
- Move away from the leak preferably up wind of the leak.
- Switch of any source of ignition, do not light a match.
- Call Emergency Services or Sasol Toll free number 0800 212 260
- Don’t try to put out the gas fire leave that to Emergency Services
What Sasol is doing about gas safety?
- Daily route inspection
- Control room monitoring
- Eyes on the sky
- Maintenance
- Emergency Drills
- Education
- Enforcing wayleave
Remember call 0800 212 260 before you dig.