S Africa Evaluates 5 Shale Gas Exploration Applications

• Tuesday, 16th May 2017
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South Africa’s government is reviewing five shale gas exploration licenses in the semi-arid Karoo basin. The recommendations are expected to be finalized soon, after the delay that was caused by the environmental obje...

South Africa Endorses Shale Gas Development

• Wednesday, 5th April 2017
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The South African government has given the endorsement for shale gas development in its Karoo basin. The endorsement was announced by Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane during a community engagement on shale ...

South Africa to Start Shale Gas Exploration Next Year

• Tuesday, 8th March 2016
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

The first exploration for shale gas in South Africa will begin in the next financial year, the government said following years of postponement, Reuters reported. Delays in awarding exploration licenses and lower oil p...