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Tentative Program of the 8th RD20 Conference 2026 (As of October 1)
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Timetable of Site Visit (Members only)

October 23, 9:00-14:30 (SAST, UTC+2)

TimeSite Visit (Members only)
9:00-14:309:00
Departure for Sasol Ltd. and Eskom (Place of departure: CSIR ICC)
 
Arrival at Sasol Ltd., Secunda, or Eskom
 
Departure from Secunda, or Eskom to CSIR ICC
 
14:30
Arrival at CSIR ICC/Close of Program

The proposed visit of the RD20 delegates to Sasol Research & Technology (R&T) in Sasolburg on 23 October 2026 will showcase Sasol’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development journey based on Fischer-Tropsch technology. Delegates will gain insight into the end-to-end technology development pathway, spanning laboratory research, pilot plant testing, and semi-commercial scale demonstration. The visit will include a comprehensive tour of Sasol’s R&T facilities, highlighting innovation, scale-up capabilities, and the role of advanced research in enabling sustainable fuels. Subject to time availability, delegates will also participate in a bus tour of the Sasolburg Operations site.