South Africa Dismisses TotalEnergies Block Appeals
South African environmental officials dismissed conservationist appeals against exploration drilling in TotalEnergies Block 3B 4B. The decision allows partners to proceed while imposing new conditions to protect coastal communities and food security.
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South Africa dismissed conservationist appeals on October 13, clearing up to five offshore exploration wells in Block 3B/4B. The ruling overcomes legal hurdles that have stalled oil and gas projects in the region. The decision opens the Orange Basin to renewed drilling by TotalEnergies and partners.
