Total Energies (TEEPSA) plans to conduct offshore exploration drilling in the southern part of block Deep Water Orange Basin (DWOB): Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process underway.
In 2023, TEEPSA received environmental authorisation (EA) to undertake various exploration activities within the northern part of the DWOB Block. Fishers and environmental organisations will challenge the EA at the Cape Town High Court in October 2025.
Now, TEEPSA plans to conduct exploration drilling for oil and gas in the southern part of Block DWOB. This could affect sea life, seawater, and the way coastal communities live and earn a living. The law gives all interested and affected persons (I&APs), including communities, the right to have a say and share their views about how this project could affect them.
This community information pamphlet was created to share details about the project.
Find out how to submit a comment in the Public Participation Toolkit: CLICK HERE
Read more about the Draft Scoping Report: CLICK HERE
