NATURAL JUSTICE Yintoni ekufuneka uyazi iAfrica Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC) kuNxweme oluseNtshona loMizantsi Afrika iIBHLOKO al 4B INGXELO YE-EIA EF le AANEKAYO Uk KUZE E KUNIKWE IZIMVO

The document outlines a proposed oil and gas exploration project in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa, led by a joint venture including Africa Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC). It details the planned drilling of up to five wells, the potential environmental impacts on marine biodiversity and climate, and the socio-economic effects on local communities. The guide serves as a call for public comment on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, providing schedules for public open days and instructions for submitting objections or feedback to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE).

• A joint venture consisting of Africa Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC), Ricocure (Pty) Ltd, and Azinam Limited holds exploration rights for Block 3B/4B, covering approximately 17,581 km² off the west coast of South Africa.
• The project involves drilling up to five wells within the Area of Interest (AOI), with each well's drilling and testing expected to take three to four months.
• The exploration area is close to critical biodiversity zones, including the Childs Bank Marine Protected Area (MPA), the Orange Shelf Edge MPA, and various Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas (EBSA).
• Potential environmental impacts include disruption of marine animal behavior and physiology, noise pollution from sonar and drilling that may affect communication and migration patterns, and risks to species such as pelagic sharks, leatherback turtles, and various whale species.
• The project may cause temporary economic losses exceeding R362 million in household income and R184.1 million in the national economy due to disruptions in the fishing and maritime trade sectors.
• The EIA identifies potential positive economic impacts, estimating the creation of 1,411 formal skilled jobs, 1,743 semi-skilled jobs, 1,042 formal low-skilled jobs, and 763 informal jobs, though these are noted as short-term benefits lasting 20 to 24 months.
• The document argues that fossil fuel investment exacerbates the climate crisis, citing a 2022 Oceana analysis that suggests stopping new offshore oil and gas drilling could contribute to achieving a temperature increase of less than 2 degrees Celsius.

APA

Natural Justice (2024). NATURAL JUSTICE Yintoni ekufuneka uyazi iAfrica Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC) kuNxweme oluseNtshona loMizantsi Afrika iIBHLOKO al 4B INGXELO YE-EIA EF le AANEKAYO Uk KUZE E KUNIKWE IZIMVO. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/isiXhosa_3B4B-Africa-Oil-Community-Pamphlet_Jan2024.pdf

Chicago

Natural Justice. NATURAL JUSTICE Yintoni ekufuneka uyazi iAfrica Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC) kuNxweme oluseNtshona loMizantsi Afrika iIBHLOKO al 4B INGXELO YE-EIA EF le AANEKAYO Uk KUZE E KUNIKWE IZIMVO. 2024. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/isiXhosa_3B4B-Africa-Oil-Community-Pamphlet_Jan2024.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{naturaljustice2024natural, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{NATURAL JUSTICE Yintoni ekufuneka uyazi iAfrica Oil South Africa Corp (AOSAC) kuNxweme oluseNtshona loMizantsi Afrika iIBHLOKO al 4B INGXELO YE-EIA EF le AANEKAYO Uk KUZE E KUNIKWE IZIMVO}}, institution = {Natural Justice}, year = {2024}, month = jan, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/isiXhosa_3B4B-Africa-Oil-Community-Pamphlet_Jan2024.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }