Total’s offshore drilling plan strikes green opposition
The oil and gas major wants to further explore a significant resource off Mossel Bay
26 August 2020 - 19:35
Total’s drill rig has landed on SA shores ready to fast-track the oil and gas giant’s offshore exploration, which is hoped to contribute R1-trillion to the economy over the next 20 years.
But its plans could be thwarted by environmentalists and communities opposing the project. Some are calling for a moratorium on all offshore exploration. ..
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