Shale gas
BP latest oil major to exit China's shale gas after poor drilling results
In March 2016, BP agreed with China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) to explore and produce natural gas from shale rock formations in the Neijiang-Dazu block in...
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SA to amend moratorium on gas, oil exploration licences - Mantashe
In June, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe published a notice in the 'Government Gazette' stating there would be a restriction on the granting of technical cooperation permits, exploration rights and production rights.
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Zwane: SA committed to shale gas exploration
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says they're studying a court order revoking fracking regulations.
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[EXPLAINER] Unpacking the issues around fracking in SA
Fracking in the Karoo has been presented as a “yes-no” decision that will be taken by government.
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Fracking will go ahead in the Karoo, says Zwane
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the decision has been based on the balance of available scientific information.
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CSIR rubbishes claims fracking will create jobs
The organisation says the declining cost of renewable energy has hampered fracking dreams.
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OPINION: Climate will supplant shale as top energy disruptor
Kevin Allison believes climate change will prove more vexing than shale in 2016.
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Shell SA’s shale gas plans on hold
The company is currently weathering a financial crunch caused by plummeting oil prices.
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‘Govt info on fracking is flawed’
An anti-fracking group says govt is using defective information to make decisions on fracking.
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Fracking one step closer to reality
South Africa this week moved one step closer towards exploiting the country’s vast shale gas reserves.
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Fracking polluters to be fined – Shabangu
Susan Shabangu says exploiting the country’s shale gas reserves will boost the economy.
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Cabinet approves fracking regulations
Minister Susan Shabangu made the announcement at a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday.
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Dept. to investigate shale gas mining
The Science Dept. will conduct research into the pros and cons of shale gas mining in the Karoo.
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Capetonians against fracking in the Karoo
A group of protesters have gathered outside Parliament to voice their opposition to fracking in the Karoo.
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Shabangu defends fracking decision
Mineral Resources Minister defends decision to go ahead with the fracking of shale gas in the Karoo.
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Opposition concerned about fracking
Opposition parties have raised concerns about the possible impact of fracking in the Karoo.
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Shale gas exploration - SA's R1 trillion prospect
Government has lifted a moratorium on shale gas exploration.
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Strict conditions on fracking exploration
Companies granted permission to explore shale gas are expected to adhere to strict conditions.
