TotalEnergies langs die suid-Kaapse kus van Suid Afrika

The document outlines TEEPSA's proposal to extract gas and explore for other reserves in Block 11B/12B, located 75 km from Cape St Francis and 120 km from Mossel Bay. It details the planned drilling activities, the use of the F-A platform, and the potential environmental and social impacts, including risks to marine biodiversity, local livelihoods, and the climate. While TEEPSA claims the project will create thousands of jobs and provide a lower-carbon alternative to coal for power generation, the guide highlights concerns regarding fossil fuel investment and the disruption of cultural and spiritual connections to the sea.

• TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) and its partners have applied for a 25-year production right to extract undersea gas resources for commercial gain in Block 11B/12B, an area of approximately 12,000 km².
• The proposed project involves drilling up to six production wells in the Project Development Area and four wells in the Exploration Priority Area, with gas and condensates being routed to the existing F-A platform located about 40 km northwest of Block 11B/12B.
• Environmental risks include the disruption of deep-sea habitats, such as those created by corals and sponges, and the potential for noise from drilling and vessels to interfere with the communication, navigation, and reproduction of marine species.
• The project may negatively impact the livelihoods of fishing and tourism operators in areas such as St Francis Bay, East London, and Gqeberha, and could disrupt cultural and spiritual practices associated with the sea.
• Investment in new offshore oil and gas drilling is argued to deepen the climate crisis by increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide, which contributes to ocean acidification, sea-level rise, and food insecurity, particularly for low-income communities.
• TEEPSA claims the project will provide a lower-emission alternative to coal for power generation, releasing approximately half the carbon dioxide of coal and no sulfur or nitrogen oxides.
• The project is estimated to support approximately 7,300 jobs over its lifetime, including 634 direct opportunities during the construction phase, though these may be low-skilled or seasonal positions.

APA

Natural Justice (2023). TotalEnergies langs die suid-Kaapse kus van Suid Afrika. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TEEPSA-Pamphlet-11b12b_afrikaans.pdf

Chicago

Natural Justice. TotalEnergies langs die suid-Kaapse kus van Suid Afrika. 2023. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TEEPSA-Pamphlet-11b12b_afrikaans.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Natural Justice |title=TotalEnergies langs die suid-Kaapse kus van Suid Afrika |date=October 2023 |url=https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TEEPSA-Pamphlet-11b12b_afrikaans.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{naturaljustice2023totalenergies, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{TotalEnergies langs die suid-Kaapse kus van Suid Afrika}}, institution = {Natural Justice}, year = {2023}, month = oct, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TEEPSA-Pamphlet-11b12b_afrikaans.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }