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Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) South Africa Environmental Authorisation
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.
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Document type: Fact sheet
2004-heritage-assessment-submitted-with-102-amendment-f3ab08ddf5b2dbb8.pdf
This site inspection report, authored by Dr. A. Jerardino of Heritage Western Cape, details visits to the Matzikama Municipality area between November 1 and 3, 2004. The report assesses the impact of proposed developments—including a golf course and retirement cottages north of Strandfontein and mineral prospecting on farm Geelwal Karoo 262—on archaeological and palaeontological resources. The author identifies numerous shell middens, stone artefacts, historical graves, and fossils, while noting a general lack of awareness among local stakeholders regarding the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA).
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Document type: Report
ENG_Shell (NCUD) Pamphlet _EA (July 2025)(V2)
This guide by Natural Justice provides information on the Environmental Authorisation (EA) granted to Shell Offshore Upstream South Africa B.V. and its partners for the Northern Cape Ultra Deep (NCUD) oil and gas exploration project off the South African West Coast. It outlines the project's scope, the legal process for appealing the decision, and potential environmental and socio-cultural impacts identified in the draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
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Document type: Guide