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    Oil&Gas Journal: Industry awaits permission to explore South Africa's Karoo shale gas

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South Africa has lifted the ban for hydraulic fracturing. Investors are waiting to explore Karoo Basin. The hydraulic fracturing ban was imposed in 2011. Chevron and Falcon Oil have already signed a joint venture agreement.

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Press Notes, Africa

Oil&Gas Journal: Industry awaits permission to explore South Africa's Karoo shale gas

With the lifting of a ban on hydraulic fracturing, oil and gas companies hope the South African government will authorize natural gas development in the Karoo basin, which awaits actual exploration for unconventional resources. MORE