Shell seeks approval for ultra-deep offshore drilling off SA’s West coast

Shell is seeking government approval to drill up to five ultra-deep offshore wells off South Africa's west coast, aiming to explore the Orange Basin, which extends from Namibia into South African waters. This area has attracted significant interest due to recent discoveries. Environmental authorisation is required, amidst rising environmental concerns and regulatory challenges.

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By Wendell Roelf

Shell is seeking government permission to drill up to five ultra-deep offshore wells off the west coast of South Africa, a draft scoping report from independent environmental consultancy SLR showed on Tuesday.

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