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## o highlights 

o Improved overall safety 

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o Increased production volumes, driven by strong Arya Sasol Polymer Company performance 

o Continued cost containment despite higher electricity prices 

o  Turnaround process delivered positive results 

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## Environmental 

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In 2010, our production activities resulted in the direct emission of 0,1 Mt of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, in South Africa. Total water use in 2010 was 4,5 million cubic metres (Mm$^{3}$). 

## Keeping safety top of mind 

The death of an employee at Sasol Polymers’ linear low-density polyethylene plant at Sasolburg undermined the overall performance of Sasol Polymers in 2010. Johannes Mohosho, a process controller, died on 4 June 2010 when he was overcome by carbon monoxide gas during a routine operating activity. His death deepens our desire to provide a zero-harm workplace for all our people. We again extend our sincere sympathy to all those close to him. 

Safety is a priority in Sasol. Through a renewed focus on ensuring compliance with all Sasol group safety systems, we remain committed to driving down our recordable case rate (RCR), which improved to 0,54 in 2010, down from 0,73 in 2009. 

The full commissioning in the year of the group’s first totally enclosed ground fl are, 

at the monomers ethylene plant at Sasolburg, marked a milestone in efforts to reduce our environmental footprint. The flare eliminates noise, vibration and illumination, and because the fl are gases undergo complete combustion, smoke pollution is also eliminated. This is an example of technology at work to the advantage of Sasol, our communities and the environment. 

Although we noted a slight improvement in global demand for polymers in the year, which helped lift product prices off recent lows, these are still below the levels seen before the economic slump of 2008. Delays to the start-up of additional production volumes in the Middle East have also helped support polymers prices in the short term. However, in South Africa, a slowdown in residential construction has dampened demand for products made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Most of the recent activity in the 

construction industry has been focused on large infrastructure development, such as roads and football stadiums, with little benefit to the residential construction market for PVC. 

## Ramping up production 

Sasol Polymers increased total production volumes by some 7% in the year, driven by the continued designed ramp-up of the new Arya Sasol Polymer Company plant in the Middle East. Towards the year-end, the facility achieved an average capacity utilisation of 70% on the second half, while instantaneous loads were ramped up to 80% of design capacity. The annual average achieved was 65%. Product from Arya Sasol Polymer Company was successfully sold to customers in Asia, the Middle East and East Africa. 

In South Africa, output improved slightly from 2009 levels despite feedstock constraints caused by modifi cations 

