Treasure The Karoo Action Group

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

Sheree Bega

8 min read

$Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is a process that involves using a highly pressurised mixture of water and chemicals to drill into shale beds to release the gas trapped inside the rocks. (David McNew/AFP/Getty)$

FRACKING

22 JAN 2015

The hunt for Karoo shale gas begins

The government plans to grant oil companies licences to begin exploring the Karoo for gas from as early as July this year.

Staff Reporter

6 min read