Shell Obtains Permission to Drill for Oil and Gas Offshore South Africa

Shell Obtains Permission to Drill for Oil and Gas Offshore South Africa

Shell has received environmental authorization to drill up to five deepwater wells to explore for oil and gas off the west coast of South Africa. “Should viable resources ?be found offshore, this could significantly contribute to? South Africa’s energy security and the government’s economic development programmes,” the supermajor said in a statement carried by Reuters. The company did not provide details of the drilling plans. Shell applied last…

Shell approved for drilling campaign off South Africa's west coast

Shell gets go-ahead to drill off west coast

Shell’s previous exploration programme along SA’s east coast has been disrupted by court litigation

Shell 'granted permission to drill' off west coast

Shell has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep water wells off the west coast, the company said on Friday.

Shell poised to uncover hidden oil reserves off SA coast

Image credit: Abdellah Photographie on PexelsShell announced that it has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast. Read more...