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A guide produced by Natural Justice in September 2025 regarding proposed offshore oil and gas exploration drilling by Total Energies (TEEPSA) in the southern part of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) block.

This report by Global Energy Monitor analyzes the increasing trend of offshore oil and gas extraction in 2024, highlighting that the vast majority of new discoveries, project approvals, and startups are located in the oceans. It argues that this shift toward deepwater development contradicts climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C and poses significant risks to marine biodiversity and the global atmosphere throughout the project lifecycle.

This guide, published by Natural Justice in October 2023, provides information about an application by TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) and its partners to produce oil and gas in Block 11B/12B off the south coast of South Africa. It outlines the proposed activities, potential environmental and social impacts, and the process for public commentary on the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report.

A case study by Friends of the Earth detailing a successful legal challenge against a 2021 U.S. federal oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, which was revoked by a federal judge in January 2022.

Friends of the Earth opposes a draft 5-year oil and gas leasing plan by the Trump administration that would expand offshore drilling off the coast of California. The organization highlights the risks of environmental disaster and supports state-level legislation in California to block the necessary fossil fuel infrastructure for new leases.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) criticizes ExxonMobil for requesting a waiver from US sanctions against Russia to proceed with a $500 billion joint venture with Rosneft for offshore drilling in the Black Sea and the Russian Arctic.

Friends of the Earth criticizes the 'American Power Act,' a cap and trade bill drafted by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman, arguing that it undermines existing environmental protections and benefits industrial polluters.

This guide, produced by Natural Justice, provides information to the public regarding a proposed oil and gas exploration project in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. It outlines the project's scope, the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, potential ecological and social risks, and instructions for public participation.