
TotalEnergies to remain in South African offshore gas projects
According to estimates, the development of the Brulpadda field requires investments of $3 billion. The South African authorities have received assurances from the French energy group TotalEnergies that it will not withdraw from projects to develop large natural gas fields on the country’s southern shelf. This was reported by the …

Shell to Be Allowed to Drill Again on South Africa’s Wild Coast Subject to Public Consultation
The South African Court of Appeal has overturned a previous ruling and allowed Shell to explore for oil and gas on South Africa’s environmentally sensitive offshore strip along the pristine Wild Coast. There is a catch: Shell must consult with the public before starting work. In fact, the lack of …