Shale gas exploration
Mantashe to fast-track shale-gas exploration application
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says exploiting South Africa’s shale gas reserves could transform the country’s energy economy.
Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says the decision was based on the need to diversify the country's energy sources.
The organisation says the declining cost of renewable energy has hampered fracking dreams.
Landowners are concerned about their rights and water contamination.
Ngoako Ramatlhodi says transformation in the oil & gas the industry needs acceleration.
The Deputy President was speaking at a business briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday.
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.
Minister Susan Shabangu made the announcement at a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday.
Government wants shale gas exploration in the Karoo underway before next year’s elections.
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.
The majority of young people in South Africa have not heard about the term fracking.
Government has lifted a moratorium on shale gas exploration.
Companies granted permission to explore shale gas are expected to adhere to strict conditions.
Minister Susan Shabangu says government will follow the guidelines regarding fracking in the Karoo.
Cabinet now knows more about fracking and its implications for the Karoo.