Sapia warns South Africa’s refinery fleet could quickly become obsolete under new regulations

Industry body the South Africa Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) says in a statement that it has received confirmation from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) that the new regulations regarding Petroleum Products Specification and Standards have been gazetted. These Petroleum Products Specification and Standards mandate the use of ultra-low sulphur petrol and diesel products from September 1, 2023.