Lake Charles is among Sasol’s largest investments outside South Africa, alongside its chemical operations in Europe and Asia. Sasol operates the Lake Charles site with U.S. chemicals group LyondellBasell, which markets part of the polyethylene produced. The Lake Charles facilities operate under U.S. environmental rules enforced by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Sasol highlights strategic role of Lake CharlesSasol has also positioned Lake Charles as a key asset in its efforts to strengthen its finances. In January 2025, Ecofin Agency reported that Sasol intended to rely on its Lake Charles chemical plant to boost profitability and cash generation.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2026 10:11 UTC