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Energy industry group backs oil and gas hunt in South Africa
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EnerGeo Alliance supports oil and gas exploration in South Africa, emphasising the need to finalise regulations under the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act to provide certainty amid growing energy demand and global supply challenges. Recent court rulings have upheld consultation and environmental assessments, allowing some seismic surveys but halting others, reflecting tensions between energy development and environmental concerns.
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You face a clearer regulatory path in South African oil and gas after court rulings settle some disputes but keep environmental and public consultation central. Lock in local partnerships and legal expertise now to navigate evolving rules and community demands.
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