Shale gas in South Africa: game-changer or damp squib?: There are indications shale gas may be present in South Africa's Karoo. Reuters/Mike HutchingsHorizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking, has in the past few decades made available the gas in previously ‘tight’ shale geologies. This has shaken up the energy sector worldwide by … [Read more...] about Shale gas in South Africa: game-changer or damp squib? | The Conversation
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Minister Zwane to engage Northern Cape communities on shale gas development
APO News from Africa: Minister Zwane to engage Northern Cape communities on shale gas development: Mineral Resources Minister, Mr Mosebenzi Zwane will on Thursday, 30 March 2017 hold an information-sharing session with interested and affected communities as well as organisations on the potential of shale gas development through hydraulic fracturing. The Minister and … [Read more...] about Minister Zwane to engage Northern Cape communities on shale gas development
Considering the technical readiness of South Africa to support the shale gas industry | The Conversation
Considering the technical readiness of South Africa to support the shale gas industry: South Africa's Karoo region, in the south west of the country, is thought to have significant reserves of shale gas. ShutterstockThe discovery and exploitation of very large shale gas reserves in countries like the United States have transformed the energy market. South Africa may also … [Read more...] about Considering the technical readiness of South Africa to support the shale gas industry | The Conversation
Shell pulls back from shale in SA
Royal Dutch Shell is pulling back from its shale projects in South Africa due to lower energy prices, although it is still seeking an exploration licence for the onshore Karoo Basin, its country manager said on Monday. A more than halving of crude oil prices since June last year has put high-cost projects such as shale gas exploration in jeopardy around the globe, Shell South … [Read more...] about Shell pulls back from shale in SA
Shale gas research agreement signed |MyPE
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) have signed a partnership agreement for a R20-million, three-year research project focusing on the viability of shale gas exploitation in the Karoo. NMMU vice-chancellor Prof Derrick Swartz said the university was not taking a stance on … [Read more...] about Shale gas research agreement signed |MyPE
