Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Supporting cleaner fuels and long-term energy resilience Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Supporting cleaner fuels and long-term energy resilience SHARE Natref is investing in refinery upgrades that support cleaner-fuel readiness, operational continuity and South Africa’s inland fuel supply. National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref) is progressing planned maintenance and Clean Fuels II-related upgrades at its Sasolburg refinery as South Africa prepares for cleaner-fuel requirements expected from July 2027. The investment supports Natref’s capital programme, including work required to modernise critical refining infrastructure, meet lower-sulphur fuel standards and strengthen the resilience of supply to the Gauteng and broader inland market. Absa participated as Coordinator, Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent, supporting Natref’s financing requirements through debt structuring, syndication and facility agency capabilities. We are invested in your story and invite you to write it with us. For more information contact: Mahlatse Moropane Mervyn Piaray https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Absa supports V&A Waterfront’s sustainable growth ambitions Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has supported the V&A Waterfront’s next phase of development through a R2.25 billion syndicated financing facility. Read more DEALS Absa supports Safaricom Ethiopia’s next phase of growth and digital transformation A tailored financing solution enabling network expansion, digital infrastructure investment and greater financial inclusion across Ethiopia. Read more DEALS Strengthening market access through funding diversification Lewis Group has returned to the public bond market after 13 years, raising R1.1 billion through a senior unsecured bond auction. Read more
