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and to exceed targeted rates of return in a sustainable manner. 

## Innovation 

In downstream chemical process technology, we have developed several proprietary processes for recovering and processing a range of solvents, waxes and phenolics for the world market, as well as 1-pentene, 1-hexene, 1-heptene, 1-octene and higher alpha olefins, the last of which we convert into Safol™ H(C$_{12,13}$) alcohols. 

We have developed and patented several base-metal catalysts for our FT synthesis processes. 

We have also been innovative in coal exploration and mining, where Sasol Mining (sometimes in partnership with technology suppliers) has developed high-extraction mining methods, advanced directional drilling techniques, roof-bolting systems, continuous- miner systems and a virtual-reality training system for continuous- miner operators, among other cost-saving innovations. 

## Research 

Besides the research and development and new-product formulation and testing work we do at Sasolburg through Sasol Technology’s fuel research group, we conduct further fundamental research at the Sasol Advanced Fuels Laboratory (SAFL), in collaboration with the University of Cape Town, and the Sasol Fuels Application Centre (SFAC). SFAC enables us to conduct sea-level engine and fuel research and tests in line with international trends. 

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## Water 

 Various technological advancements in effl uent recycling, cooling, pre-treatment of water for steam generation and solids handling are paving the way for signifi cantly improved zero liquid effluent discharge designs, which are being developed irrespective of water availability or pricing. 

## New energy 

Sasol New Energy Holdings (SNE) was created to focus on new technologies that can be integrated with our core technologies to reduce our GHG footprint. As part of our commitment to reduce production of carbon dioxide in our operations and integrate new technology into our FT processes, SNE will look into renewable and lower-carbon energy options such as solar, biofuels and biomass, as well as nuclear, hydro and natural gas. 

