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A recent article in the Mining Weekly reported on the status of shale gas and coal-bed methane onshore and offshore operations in South Africa. (see Shell granted Karoo shale gas permit)
We are pleased to have assisted with six of the operations mentioned in the article. Our services include advising on and/or preparing applications in respect of -
- Technical Co-operation Permits
- Exploration Rights and Renewals thereof
- Production Rights
- Conversion of Old Order Rights
- Consolidation of Rights
- Joint Operating Agreements
- Farm-Out Agreements
- Cession of Rights
- Presentations to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa
- Interpretation and the application of relevant legislation such as the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002, National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act 28 of 2008, Mining Titles Registration Act 16 of 1967, Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, and the Promotion of Access to Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.
It is clear from the article that interest in exploration and production in South Africa is on the incline and we look forward to our continued participation in the development of the industry.
For further articles on coal-bed methane see CBM Value should not be underestimated written by our Megan Rodgers, Associate in Oil and Gas”
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