South African court blocks TotalEnergies oil project off Cape coast
The South African judiciary has revoked TotalEnergies’ authorization to explore a 10,000 km² offshore block, forcing the group into a new procedure that includes a public consultation.
| Countries | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Companies | TotalEnergies, Shell |
| Sector | Gaz, Pétrole, Exploration production, Exploration production |
| Theme | Régulation & Gouvernance, Contentieux |
A ruling in South Africa has invalidated the authorization granted to TotalEnergies for a drilling project off the Cape coast. The decision refers to an exploration block covering about 10,000 square kilometers, which had been approved in 2023 by the Ministry of Environment. Judge Nobahle Mangcu-Lockwood stated that the procedure must be reviewed, specifying that the company may submit a new application after public consultation.
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