Minister Barabra Creecy has given TotalEnergies approval to drill off the southwest coast, dismissing an appeal by 18 applicants.
nvironment Minister Barbara Creecy has dismissed an appeal seeking to block TotalEnergies from drilling off the southwest coast.The drilling area spans about 10 000 square kilometres, offshore from Cape Town and Cape Agulhas.
TotalEnergies has been given the go-ahead to conduct exploratory drilling off the southwest coast after Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy dismissed an appeal from 18 applicants.TotalEnergies plans to drill in an area spanning 10 000km2 - between Cape Town and Cape Agulhas. It is 60km from the coast at its closest point and 170km from the coast at its furthest. The project would take about 10 months.
The exploration area covers 10 000 km2 and is 60 km away from shore at its closest point and 170 km away from its furthest point. The water depths of the area range from 1 000 m to 3 200 m.The DMRE also found that the impact from the drilling ranges from"negligible to low significance" with mitigation measures in place, News24 previously reported.
It also noted the impact of an unplanned event like a blow-out – or the uncontrolled release of oil from a well – would be high but"very unlikely". The DMRE was also satisfied that TotalEnergies had strategies in place to deal with a blow-out, should it occur.
They also raised concerns about the inadequacy of the public participation process, among other things.Appellants could potentially resort to the courts to review Creecy's decisions but must do so within 180 days.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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