Envision Energy, a global green technology company, has partnered with Sasol, an international energy and chemicals firm, to advance a design study for a potential green hydrogen system at Sasol’s Sasolburg operations in South Africa.

The collaboration aims to explore the integration of renewable power, energy storage, and electrolyser technologies to support the production of lower-carbon fuels and chemicals, including potential applications in eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF).

The initiative was highlighted during a visit by South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to Envision’s Chifeng Hydrogen Net Zero Industrial Park in Inner Mongolia, held as part of the South Africa-China Energy Investment Conference.

Drawing on Envision’s expertise in renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, green hydrogen, and AI-powered energy management, the study will assess how renewable generation, storage solutions, and electrolysers can be combined to optimise hydrogen production based on energy supply, market conditions, and operational needs.

Expected to be completed later this year, the study will provide technical and commercial insights to guide potential future investment decisions.

Sasol will evaluate how its existing industrial capabilities and infrastructure can support its energy transition strategy and emerging low-carbon market opportunities.

"Green hydrogen will play a critical role in reshaping hard-to-abate industries and creating new pathways for sustainable growth. Through AI-powered energy infrastructure and innovative technologies across renewables, storage and green hydrogen, Envision is working with global partners like Sasol to pioneer future energy systems that are infinite, intelligent and inexpensive, accelerating industrial transformation and creating new opportunities for industries and communities worldwide." said Kane Xu, Senior Vice President and President of International Product Line at Envision Energy.

"The design study with Envision is an important step in assessing how integrated renewables, energy storage and electrolyser technologies could support cost-competitive green hydrogen production at Sasolburg. By drawing on leading global expertise, we can evaluate how these technologies may contribute to future lower-carbon fuel and chemical value chains, while building on Sasol's existing industrial capabilities," said Danie Cronje, Sasol Senior Vice President: Business Building. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service