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South Africa Blocks Shell's Wild Coast Exploration Plans

Aug 16, 2026

South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday blocked offshore exploration led by Shell along the country's pristine Wild Coast, a setback for the oil major after years of legal challenges by local communities and environmentalists.The ruling is the latest outcome in a series of court cases that have dampened investor appetite and delayed exploration offshore South Africa.The majority decision by South Africa's highest court overturned a 2024 judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal…

Environmental Assessment for South Africa's First Offshore Wind Farm on Hold

Sep 17, 2026

The environmental impact study for South Africa's first proposed offshore wind farm along the country's east coast has stalled, pending new technical information from developers, the consultancy appointed to conduct the assessment confirmed on Thursday…

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