Court scuppers Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting bid
01 September 2022 - 15:17
UPDATED 01 September 2022 - 18:47
In one of the country’s biggest environmental battles, a high court in the Eastern Cape has scuppered oil giant Shell’s bid to conduct seismic blasting off the Wild Coast after ruling in favour of local communities, environmental groups and activists.
Judge president Selby Mbenenge found that Royal Dutch Shell’s exploration right was unlawfully granted and set aside any further renewal of the exploration right. The multinational corporation was also ordered to pay the costs of the case. ..
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