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Will Shell Downstream halt idle processing operations in South Africa?

Shell Downstream South Africa and bp Southern Africa have decided to halt further spending and idle processing operations by end first-quarter 2022 at 50-50 JV South African Petroleum Refineries' 180,000-b/d refinery in Durban, South Africa. SAPREF refinery.

What happened to SAPREF refinery in South Africa?

SAPREF refinery. Shell PLC subsidiary Shell Downstream South Africa and bp PLC¡¯s bp Southern Africa (bpSA) have decided to halt further spending and idle processing operations by the end of first-quarter 2022 at 50-50 joint venture South African Petroleum Refineries (Pty.) Ltd.¡¯s (SAPREF) 180,000-b/d refinery in Durban, South Africa.

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.

Which South African refineries are still in operation?

Aside from SAPREF¡¯s ongoing operations, the only other confirmable South African refinery still in operation is Sasol Ltd. and partner TotalEnergies SA¡¯s jointly owned National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Pty) Ltd.¡¯s (Natref) 108,000-b/d refinery in Sasolsburg.