PetroSA, officially the National Petroleum, Gas and Oil Corporation of South Africa, serves as the country’s national oil company. It owns, operates, and manages the South African government’s commercial petroleum assets and supports innovation in energy sustainability and technological excellence.
Registered in January 2002 as a commercial, non-listed entity, PetroSA operates across two global business streams: Oil & Gas Exploration and Production, and the Manufacturing and Marketing of Synthetic Fuels and Petrochemicals.
PetroSA explores for oil and gas in selected African basins while maintaining producing fields off the coast of South Africa.
Marketing operations extend to the United States, Europe, and the Far East, supplying petrochemical products to clients in over 40 countries.
Export operations promote South African expertise and contribute to foreign exchange earnings.
PetroSA is an internationally recognised pioneer in Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) technology — a process that converts natural gas into ultra-clean liquid fuels. The company operates a major commercial GTL refinery in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
Produces synthetic fuels and petrochemical products from offshore gas, supplying approximately 7% of South Africa’s liquid-fuel needs.
The GTL process is recognised for environmentally responsible production, reduced emissions and clean fuels.
PetroSA continues advancing GTL and synthetic fuel capabilities, reinforcing leadership in clean-fuel innovation.
PetroSA produces a wide range of fuels and specialty chemicals — from anhydrous alcohols to synthetic petroleum fuels — exported globally and contributing more than R500 million annually in foreign revenue.
Supplies synthetic fuels to leading oil companies who distribute under their own brand names across South Africa.
Produces speciality fuels and alcohols for industrial applications and exports, supporting diversification.
The Sable Oil Field, approximately 150 km south of Mossel Bay, provides around 17% of South Africa’s oil needs.
For additional details, visit the official PetroSA website.