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The September 2025 edition of the Carbon Minefields Oil and Gas Exploration Monitor reports on global oil and gas licensing activity, highlighting a trend of continued expansion despite climate targets. The document tracks the awarding of new exploration licences, the associated capital expenditure by major energy companies, and the projected carbon emissions resulting from these activities.

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.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has granted Environmental Authorisation for the Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) project, allowing Shell Offshore Upstream South Africa B.V. and its partners to begin drilling activities in 2026 or 2027.

A factsheet detailing a judicial review application filed by The Green Connection and Natural Justice to challenge the environmental authorisation granted to Total Energies EP South Africa (TEEPSA) Block 567 (Pty) Ltd for oil and gas exploration drilling off the Western Cape coast.

A fact sheet by Natural Justice detailing proposed oil and gas survey activities by Main Street 1549 (Pty) Ltd in Licence Blocks 9 and 11B/12B off the southern coast of South Africa.

A community pamphlet published by Natural Justice in March 2025 regarding proposed survey activities in Blocks 9 and 11B/12B off the south coast of South Africa. The document outlines the project's scope, the environmental and social impact assessment process, and provides guidance for the public to submit comments on the Draft Scoping Report by April 3, 2025.

A community pamphlet published by Natural Justice in March 2025 detailing proposed oil and gas survey activities by Main Street 1549 (Pty) Ltd in Blocks 9 and 11B/12B off the southern coast of South Africa. The document outlines the technical nature of the surveys, potential environmental and socio-economic impacts, and the public participation process for the Draft Scoping Report.

This fact sheet, published by Natural Justice in March 2025, informs the public about TotalEnergies' (TEEPSA) proposal to conduct oil and gas exploration drilling in the southern portion of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) off the South African coast. It outlines the technical scope of the drilling, potential environmental and social impacts, and the process for public participation in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).

This guide, published by Natural Justice in March 2025, provides small-scale fishing communities in South Africa with a framework for pursuing 'ocean justice'. It details the legal rights of these communities, the environmental and socio-economic impacts of industrial developments like oil and gas exploration, and practical steps for participating in environmental impact assessments and legislative processes to protect their livelihoods and the marine environment.

A community guide published by Natural Justice in March 2025 regarding proposed oil and gas survey activities in Blocks 9 and 11B/12B of the Outeniqua Basin, off the southern coast of South Africa. The document outlines the scope of the surveys, potential environmental and socio-economic impacts, and the process for public participation in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.

Natural Justice submitted a response to the South African government's 2024 proposed amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations, advocating for thorough assessments of high-impact activities, enhanced public participation, and alignment with climate and conservation goals.

This fact sheet, published by Natural Justice in February 2025, provides information and guidance for the public to comment on the draft Scoping Report for TotalEnergies EP SA S.A.S (TEEPSA) exploration drilling in the southern area of license block Diep Water Oranje Kom (DWOB).

This guide, published by Natural Justice in February 2025, provides instructions for the public to comment on the draft Scoping Report for proposed exploration drilling by TotalEnergies EP SA S.A.S (TEEPSA) in the southern area of the Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB) block. It outlines the project's activities, potential environmental and social impacts, and the legal process for environmental authorisation in South Africa.

This fact sheet describes a legal challenge brought by The Green Connection (TGC) and Natural Justice (NJ) against the environmental authorisation granted to Total Energies EP South Africa Block 567 (Pty) Ltd for oil and gas exploration off the coast of the Western Cape. It details the grounds for judicial review and reports Total's July 2024 announcement of its intention to withdraw from exploration block 567.

This fact sheet by Natural Justice details a legal challenge brought by The Green Connection (TGC) and Natural Justice (NJ) against the environmental authorisation granted to Total Energies EP South Africa Block 567 (Pty) Ltd for oil and gas exploration off the Western Cape coast. It specifically addresses a joinder application by Total to include Shell in the proceedings following Total's July 2024 announcement of its withdrawal from block 567.

This fact sheet by Natural Justice details the legal challenge brought by the Wild Coast community and environmental justice organisations against Shell and the South African government. The applicants are appealing a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) order that allows Shell to seek a decision on renewing its seismic survey rights on the Wild Coast.

This guide, published by Natural Justice, informs the public about the draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for oil and gas exploration in Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. It outlines the proposed activities by a joint venture of Africa Oil South Africa Corp, Ricocure (Pty) Ltd, and Azinam Limited, detailing the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts, and providing instructions for public comment and participation.

This community pamphlet from June 2023 describes the oil and gas exploration plans of TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) and its partners in the Deep Water Orange Basin off the West Coast of South Africa.

A community guide published by Natural Justice in June 2023 regarding the proposed oil and gas exploration by TotalEnergies EP South Africa B.V. (TEEPSA) in the Deep Water Orange Basin off the west coast of South Africa.

This factsheet details legal challenges brought by community groups and environmental organizations against Shell and the South African government regarding seismic surveys for oil and gas exploration off the Wild Coast. The document outlines two primary court cases, the arguments regarding environmental and constitutional violations, and the potential legal precedents the litigation seeks to establish.