en.Wedoany.com Reported - Sasol and Topsoe announced that they plan to adjust the organizational structure of their Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) cooperation to suit the next phase of market development. Following a strategic review, the two companies have decided to prepare for the orderly operational closure of the joint venture Zaffra, while continuing and strengthening their technology-led licensing cooperation under the Single License Partner (SPL) framework established in 2019.
Sasol and Topsoe have collaborated for over 30 years, accumulating deep technical expertise and shared experience in bringing complex, first-of-a-kind solutions to market. Zaffra was established in 2023 to integrate Sasol's advanced Fischer-Tropsch fuel technology with Topsoe's clean fuel technology, supporting the emerging SAF market opportunity. Since its inception, Zaffra has played a key role in consolidating the partnership, gaining market insights, developing high-quality projects, and engaging with customers and value chain partners.
As the SAF market continues to evolve, Sasol and Topsoe believe that the next phase of cooperation requires a more focused and flexible structure to support it. This will enable the two companies to continue collaborating in areas where joint technology offerings can create value, while adopting a more tailored approach for specific projects, innovation activities, and market development opportunities. The decision to prepare for the orderly closure of Zaffra is a significant organizational move, but not a departure from the partnership or commitment to SAF initiatives; rather, it reflects a deliberate adjustment in how the two parties will cooperate going forward, with the SPL framework remaining central to their ongoing technology-led relationship. Under this framework, the parties have signed six license agreements.
Through the SPL framework, Sasol and Topsoe will continue to provide integrated technology solutions to customers. They will also assess whether more targeted structures are suitable for certain projects or priority initiatives requiring deeper collaboration. Simon Baloyi, President and CEO of Sasol, stated that this decision reflects the next organizational phase of their cooperation in SAF development. Zaffra has laid an important foundation for the market, and the company recognizes the contributions of the Zaffra team, customers, and partners. Sasol remains committed to building on this foundation through its long-term technology-led partnership with Topsoe to support the development of sustainable fuels. Elena Scaltritti, President and CEO of Topsoe, noted that the two parties have built a strong and trusted partnership. As the SAF market develops, the cooperation model must also evolve. The two parties will continue to strengthen their technology-led cooperation through the SPL framework and adjust the organizational structure for specific projects and priority initiatives, advancing the partnership to the next phase of SAF development while recognizing the work done through Zaffra and responsibly managing the transition with relevant stakeholders.
The proposed closure process will be managed in a rigorous, orderly, and compliant manner. Sasol and Topsoe will communicate responsibly with Zaffra's customers, value chain partners, employees, and other relevant stakeholders to protect important relationships, reduce uncertainty, and support continuity during the transition. Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company that leverages knowledge and expertise to integrate complex technologies and processes into world-scale operating facilities, safely and sustainably sourcing, producing, and marketing a range of high-quality products in 22 countries. Topsoe is a global leader in energy transition technologies and solutions, providing solutions that convert renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and producing low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals.
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