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Can Lifting a 15-Year Shale Gas Ban Secure South Africa’s Energy Future?

Can Lifting a 15-Year Shale Gas Ban Secure South Africa’s Energy Future?

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Can Lifting a 15-Year Shale Gas Ban Secure South Africa’s Energy Future?In 2011, a moratorium imposed by the government prohibited processing new shale gas... 08.11.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Can Lifting a 15-Year Shale Gas Ban Secure South Africa’s Energy Future?In 2011, a moratorium imposed by the government prohibited processing new shale gas reconnaissance, exploration, and production permits, following public protests and legal challenges over fracking in the environmentally sensitive Karoo region.If South Africa had to get its gas sector going, it could then look to become a supplier of gas to its neighbors, for example, and that obviously would bring in additional revenue [...]. First you need to have regulations in place before you do anything. These are of the utmost importance [...]. #AfricanCurrents interviewed Marisa Lourenço, a political analyst and risk consultant based in South Africa, to reveal the reasons behind this policy shift and its implications for the country's energy security. Everything you need to know about this issue is covered in this episode!▶ Get the full scoop via: Telegram’s built-in player Our website Apple Podcasts | Afripods | Deezer | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | SpotifySubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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