Prospects of shale gas tantalising
Recent remarks in Parliament suggest that the state is being lined up as a major player in shale gas development.
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South Africa to step on the gas
Gas-fired power stations have many advantages and there is an abundance of domestic supply, writes Lynley Donnelly.
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To nuke or frack?
The minister of energy has backed fracking for gas in the Karoo, but what could this mean for South Africa's nuclear ambitions?
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Shabangu says mining resource rent tax must be fair
South Africa's mining industry needs a tax regime that keeps it globally competitive, says Minister for Mineral Resources Susan Shabangu.
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Department points out 'merits' of controlled fracking
There is "merit" in carrying out some fracking for shale gas in the Karoo, environmental affairs director-general Nosipho Ngcaba says.
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Fracking sparks scare in rural US
After the drilling began on Terry Greenwood's farm, he says, "the water went bad -- it looked like iced tea".
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British panel rules 'fracking' can continue
A British government-appointed panel has said fracking should resume under strict conditions, though it would probably trigger earthquakes.
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SA,US NGOs join forces to fight fracking
US NGO Water Defence, headed by actor Mark Ruffalo, has joined forces with the Treasure Karoo Action Group against hydraulic fracturing.
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Celebrity showbiz tactics leave us in the fracking dark
Anti-fracking lobby group gets celebrity to be the face of its campaign.
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No fracking way: Sasol puts Karoo shale gas plans hold
News that Sasol has decided to postpone its shale gas exploration in the Karoo has been welcomed by the Treasure Karoo Action Group.
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