💨 Abstract

The Western Cape High Court revoked environmental authorization for an offshore drilling project led by TotalEnergies off South Africa's west coast, near Cape Town. The court's decision, following a challenge by environmental groups, cited harm to marine life and flawed public consultation processes. Key players include TotalEnergies, Shell, and South Africa’s PetroSA. The ruling reaffirms the necessity of due process in granting environmental clearances for oil exploration.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley