Africa Energy Corp V.AFE

Steady progress in south africa

[Harel1976]

"South Africa’s ruling African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance party — which may end up forming a coalition government after this month’s elections — are both keen to see offshore exploration in the country, particularly off the west coast.

In October 2023, South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources & Energy (DMRE) granted an environmental authorisation for the TotalEnergies to drill an exploration well — the first of up to 10 wells — in DWOB.

However, third parties had a right to lodge a formal appeal against the DMRE’s decision, with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment (DFFE) receiving its eight compliant appeals by the mid-November deadline.

On 6 May, SLR Consulting — which is handling the DWOB environmental approval process on behalf of TotalEnergies — said that DFFE approved the drilling plan, "

[hikari]

https://www.upstreamonline.com/exploration/totalenergies-plan-for-wildcat-in-south-africa-s-orange-basin-given-a-boost/2-1-1647607

[papaloapan]

Good source of news, but what is the point of posting links to sites behind paywalls ?

[Harel1976]

https://www.upstreamonline.com/energy-transition/shell-and-e-p-players-boosted-by-south-africa-court-ruling/2-1-1654430