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'Meaningful engagement' key to unlocking South Africa drilling
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Legal disputes and lack of meaningful engagement with stakeholders are hindering offshore drilling projects in South Africa, preventing it from joining other African coastal nations in exploration successes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage.
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You must engage local stakeholders deeply and early to unlock South Africa's offshore drilling opportunities. Legal hurdles won't clear unless you secure meaningful buy-in from those affected.
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