Timeline for sulfur reduction

South Africa´s refining sector is facing an uncertain future, according to the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA). Rather than investing money in upgrading refineries, the industry has been planning to convert one of its key refineries, Enref, to an import facility. The country is expected to grow more dependent on fuel imports, and this change would be 75% cheaper than keeping the Enref refinery operational, according to SAPIA. Therefore, it is expected that South Africa will import diesel with a maximum sulfur content of 10 mg/kg rather than produce it.