Hydraulic Fracturing
latest news & developments
Environment minister proposes new fracking rules for South Africa
But the government can’t move on its fracking ambitions until it meets the court order requiring that there will be no environmental damage
Keep fracking out of the Kalahari Desert’s Kavango Basin – activists
Civil society groups have called on Namibia’s agriculture, water and forestry minister to immediately stop a Canadian company from prospecting
Agang against fracking
Mamphela Ramphele’s party will oppose hydraulic fracturing, a first for a South African political party.
Shabangu presents new regulations for fracking
To the upset of anti-fracking groups, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu presented proposed technical regulations that will govern fracking.
Study reveals fracking can cause water pollution
A new study released on Monday has shown that "fracking" can pollute drinking water, although it is uncertain the impact this has on human health.
Methane found in drinking water near US fracking sites
Methane leaks are contaminating drinking water near fracking sites in the eastern United States, raising further questions over shale gas drilling.
Farmers hail Cabinet’s fracking moratorium
Agri SA has welcomed the government’s decision to place a moratorium on licences for shale gas development through hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo.