Targeting Congolese exploration, Greenpeace pursues insurers
The report finds that coverage for the oil blocks would be “prohibitively expensive” for any winning companies. Congo lacks the capacity domestically to provide insurance.
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South African protest targets Russian seismic vessel
XR called on the government to refuse access to the “Karpinsky and all other vessels engaged in harmful exploration activities in the Antarctic region”.
Kinshasa launches 30 block licence round
Congo Kinshasa has officially launched a licence round, offering 30 blocks to interested parties, in the face of opposition from environmentalists.
Ramaphosa paves way for power revolution
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has set out a plan to tackle the country’s energy problems and seemingly winning support.
Congo Kinshasa seizes opportunity, doubles licence round offering
Congo Kinshasa has increased the number of blocks it is offering from 16 to 30 at an upcoming bid round.
Shell seismic hearing begins in South Africa
Shell is having its day in court in South Africa in the matter of its offshore seismic plans, while facing an onslaught of environmental protests.
Congolese licence plans draw Greenpeace ire
Congo Kinshasa has approved plans to offer 16 blocks for exploration, although the plan has drawn opposition from Greenpeace Africa.
Shell wins seismic court case in South Africa
A South African court has approved Shell to go ahead with a seismic shoot offshore the Wild Coast.
Ramaphosa under fire for power plans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the topic of domestic energy reform to Davos, although domestic criticism persists.
All personnel accounted for at Engen refinery blaze
Engen has accounted for all personnel who were at its refinery, south of Durban, where an explosion took place on December 4.