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...
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.
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says they're studying a court order revoking fracking regulations.
Fracking in the Karoo has been presented as a “yes-no” decision that will be taken by government.
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the decision has been based on the balance of available scientific information.
The organisation says the declining cost of renewable energy has hampered fracking dreams.
Kevin Allison believes climate change will prove more vexing than shale in 2016.
The company is currently weathering a financial crunch caused by plummeting oil prices.
An anti-fracking group says govt is using defective information to make decisions on fracking.
South Africa this week moved one step closer towards exploiting the country’s vast shale gas reserves.
Susan Shabangu says exploiting the country’s shale gas reserves will boost the economy.
Minister Susan Shabangu made the announcement at a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday.
The Science Dept. will conduct research into the pros and cons of shale gas mining in the Karoo.
A group of protesters have gathered outside Parliament to voice their opposition to fracking in the Karoo.
Mineral Resources Minister defends decision to go ahead with the fracking of shale gas in the Karoo.
Opposition parties have raised concerns about the possible impact of fracking in the Karoo.
Government has lifted a moratorium on shale gas exploration.
Companies granted permission to explore shale gas are expected to adhere to strict conditions.